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A22 OTN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 OTN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 78,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 78,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 49,727 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 49,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 49,689 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 36,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,959 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,602 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 15,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,999 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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A22 OTN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A22 OTN, 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

How do I check the history of A22 OTN?

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What year was A22 OTN registered?

A22 OTN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is A22 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 OTN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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