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J44 CAD

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 CAD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 81,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 22,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,858 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 17,955 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 15,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 11,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 66,663 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 66,663 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear indicator bulb fading to white

Pass 5 May 2021 8,705 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 8,705 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 63,552 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 7,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,119 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 7,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 57,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,643 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,018 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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J44 CAD is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J44 CAD, 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 J44 CAD registered?

J44 CAD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is J44 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 CAD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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