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JIG 8543

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,297 mi
Last recorded62,297 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 8543
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 62,297 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2026 106,711 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked slightly (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 93,085 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 93,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,522 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 86,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,083 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on edges

Rear Inner tyres wearing thin and n/s/f outer

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jan 2023 74,404 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on edges

Rear Inner tyres wearing thin and n/s/f outer

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2022 55,233 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 63,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,833 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 52,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,442 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 55,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 49,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 46,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,148 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 39,940 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,720 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,358 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,807 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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JIG 8543 is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JIG 8543, 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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JIG 8543 is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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