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X3 AHJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,517 mi
Last recorded130,517 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 130,517 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 125,894 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,720 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2023 121,728 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp fitting loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2023 121,665 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,563 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake not locking

Offside Rear number plate lamp inop

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

n/s/f daytime lamp inop

n/s/r body damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2022 114,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension compliance bush worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake not locking

Offside Rear number plate lamp inop

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

n/s/f daytime lamp inop

n/s/r body damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,457 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 107,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,712 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 18 Sep 2020 98,712 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,908 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear body damaged but not causing a sharp edge

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop broken and mud cover adrift

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play

Offside Front under cover broken

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r number plate lights sign off water getting into light units

Fail 29 Aug 2019 89,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear body damaged but not causing a sharp edge

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop broken and mud cover adrift

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play

Offside Front under cover broken

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r number plate lights sign off water getting into light units

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear body damaged but not causing a sharp edge

Offside Parking brake performance low but still operates

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,988 miles

Nearside Rear body damage, no sharp edges

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers obstructing view

oil low

Fail 3 Nov 2017 55,988 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear body damage, no sharp edges

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers obstructing view

oil low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,165 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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X3 AHJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X3 AHJ, 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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X3 AHJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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