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J9 XNB

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,315 mi
Last recorded108,315 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 XNB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 108,315 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 108,305 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,002 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 92,999 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 76,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,425 miles

Under shields fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 58,425 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under shields fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,266 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 49,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 49,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 25,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,768 miles

Both front tyres perished between tread.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

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

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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J9 XNB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J9 XNB, 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 J9 XNB registered?

J9 XNB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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