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JA62 KEG

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,684 mi
Last recorded86,684 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA62 KEG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,684 miles

- parking brake efficiency 16% requires attention

- under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - exposed brake pipe flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,834 miles

under trays fitted all underneath vehicle restricting view

Pass 23 Jun 2022 46,863 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of vehicle underbody.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 38,778 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2019 34,963 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,157 miles

Under Tray and Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 13,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,932 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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JA62 KEG is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JA62 KEG, 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 JA62 KEG registered?

JA62 KEG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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The MOT history for JA62 KEG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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