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X28 JTF

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,113 mi
Last recorded75,113 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 JTF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 73,474 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 73,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,822 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 67,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35 x 18 88 y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,389 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 46,758 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,294 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 42,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,452 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY & LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

REAR DISCS RUSTY &N PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 9 Aug 2017 35,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT DISCS RUSTY & LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

REAR DISCS RUSTY &N PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,974 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS LIPPED

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

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

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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X28 JTF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X28 JTF, 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 X28 JTF registered?

X28 JTF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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