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GJ12 JZL

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,448 mi
Last recorded103,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 JZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,821 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bridgestone T005 205/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 91,821 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bridgestone T005 205/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,868 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Drive train message displays

Pass 30 Mar 2020 77,133 miles

Drivetrain warning message displayed

Nearside Front Condensation in nearside headlamp

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,723 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,139 miles

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,181 miles

drive train warning message on display

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,965 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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GJ12 JZL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ12 JZL, 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 GJ12 JZL registered?

GJ12 JZL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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