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J3 PKO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 107,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 104,307 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,003 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,437 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J3 PKO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J3 PKO, 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 J3 PKO registered?

J3 PKO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is J3 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 PKO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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