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J321 JJL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,323 mi
Last recorded137,323 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 JJL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 137,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 134,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 131,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 124,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,257 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,198 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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J321 JJL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 J321 JJL, 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 J321 JJL registered?

J321 JJL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is J321 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J321 JJL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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