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A22 PHP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 143,788 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 137,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 134,651 miles

slight condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 22 Jan 2022 128,263 miles

Condensation in N/S headlamp

Fail 15 Jan 2022 128,260 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Condensation in N/S headlamp

Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 120,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 109,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,274 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,826 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 83,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drumsticki (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,823 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,039 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 PHP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHP, 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 A22 PHP registered?

A22 PHP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 January 2012.

Is A22 PHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 PHP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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