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J14 UNU

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 UNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 99,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 95,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 88,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 85,102 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2022 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2020 79,478 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,487 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,161 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 54,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 47,753 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 47,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,638 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2015 27,765 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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J14 UNU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J14 UNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 UNU registered?

J14 UNU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is J14 UNU safe to buy?

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