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J1 NUA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,981 mi
Last recorded61,981 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 NUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 61,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 52,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 37,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 31,464 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 29,002 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 25,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,436 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,832 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J1 NUA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J1 NUA, 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 J1 NUA registered?

J1 NUA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is J1 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 NUA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J1 NUA have outstanding finance?

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