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J28 TMA

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

206,339 mi
Last recorded206,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 TMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 206,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 186,290 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 171,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,472 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted back through vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,393 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2021 124,370 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,455 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,681 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,023 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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J28 TMA is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J28 TMA, 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 J28 TMA registered?

J28 TMA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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