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WJ12 JPV

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,708 mi
Last recorded112,708 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 112,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,960 miles

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

Offside inner wiper slightly smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2020 76,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi-joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,721 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,128 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,562 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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WJ12 JPV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ12 JPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ12 JPV registered?

WJ12 JPV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WJ12 JPV safe to buy?

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