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FJ12 WHM

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,063 mi
Last recorded145,063 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WHM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 145,063 miles

Nearside Front something inside the tyre

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 139,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 130,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,442 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 115,943 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 115,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,324 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 97,543 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,618 miles

Nearside front tyre low on tread 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,575 miles

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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FJ12 WHM is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ12 WHM, 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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What year was FJ12 WHM registered?

FJ12 WHM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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