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J2 TCB

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TCB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,613 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 75,549 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 75,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,268 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 65,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 62,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,069 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 45,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,067 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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J2 TCB is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J2 TCB, 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 J2 TCB registered?

J2 TCB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is J2 TCB safe to buy?

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