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A12 RUW

2017 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 49,773 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2x (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 49,770 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2x (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,754 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 38,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear 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 Nov 2021 26,862 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 20,035 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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A12 RUW is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 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 A12 RUW, 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 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 RUW registered?

A12 RUW is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is A12 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RUW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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