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F4 JSH

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,438 mi
Last recorded132,438 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 JSH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 132,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 132,434 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 129,982 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut slight free play

Pass 20 Apr 2024 124,241 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated PERISH (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 124,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SPLIT\BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BLUEXXBIND (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH\SIDES\TOO\LOW (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side X2 (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% SEVERE#CALIPERXFAULT (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN#UNEVEN AND TREAD#DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SLIK (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN##UNEVEN AND TREAD\\DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SLIK (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy NOT##SPUN##BIND (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. POOR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated PERISH (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,820 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE PIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 112,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak AND SOFT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak AND SOFT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE PIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 91,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2019 91,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,393 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,399 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 26,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front Road wheel slightly distorted

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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F4 JSH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F4 JSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F4 JSH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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