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2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · J44 JTH

J44 JTH

2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/05/2012. Recorded mileage 120,417 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2012
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 28/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
120,417 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1995cc

J44 JTH Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
  • 120,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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J44 JTH Mileage History

  1. 27/04/201532,628 mi
  2. 27/04/201532,628 mi
  3. 04/04/201641,701 mi+9,073 mi
  4. 18/04/201758,893 mi+17,192 mi
  5. 19/04/201878,643 mi+19,750 mi
  6. 30/04/201985,533 mi+6,890 mi
  7. 30/04/201985,536 mi+3 mi
  8. 27/10/202093,873 mi+8,337 mi
  9. 23/11/202199,158 mi+5,285 mi
  10. 29/11/202199,186 mi+28 mi
  11. 21/11/2022103,130 mi+3,944 mi
  12. 24/11/2023107,925 mi+4,795 mi
  13. 18/11/2024112,326 mi+4,401 mi
  14. 12/11/2025120,389 mi+8,063 mi
  15. 19/11/2025120,417 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 8,309 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

J44 JTH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 12:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (J44 JTH) between April 2015 and November 2025.

The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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