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A23 XNA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,803 mi
Last recorded107,803 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 XNA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 107,803 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 107,795 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,454 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 120,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested shock absorber leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 102,300 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 103,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 78,726 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,082 miles

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 12 Oct 2022 91,082 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,166 miles

brake pad warning light on (pads all look good)

Fail 25 Feb 2021 68,166 miles

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

brake pad warning light on (pads all look good)

Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,478 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (215/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,889 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,672 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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A23 XNA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A23 XNA, 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

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What year was A23 XNA registered?

A23 XNA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is A23 XNA safe to buy?

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