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J3 TVC

2012 BMW 218

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

49,803 mi
Last recorded49,803 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TVC
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 49,803 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 47,667 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both max cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 82,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,967 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both max inner edge cracking and nsr inc max wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,269 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 21,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,509 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 16,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,680 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 31,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,871 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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J3 TVC is a 2012 BMW 218 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J3 TVC?

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What year was J3 TVC registered?

J3 TVC is a 2012 BMW 218, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is J3 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 TVC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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