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JX51 TAX

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,325 mi
Last recorded140,325 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJX51 TAX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 140,325 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2025 136,368 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output contaminated with slight moisture (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 124,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output damp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 116,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 109,064 miles

under bonnet testable items obscured by covers

under vehicle testable items obscured by covers

Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 93,634 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 70,996 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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JX51 TAX 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 JX51 TAX, 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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JX51 TAX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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