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WG61 JPJ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,403 mi
Last recorded104,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,403 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 104,403 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,611 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,217 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,112 miles

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 50,108 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,425 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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WG61 JPJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG61 JPJ, 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 WG61 JPJ registered?

WG61 JPJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is WG61 JPJ safe to buy?

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