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A79 REC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,307 mi
Last recorded95,307 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 REC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,307 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 95,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,640 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))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 82,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 78,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 73,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 67,010 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 59,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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 7 Feb 2020 51,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,427 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 44,427 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 36,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,405 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 29,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,402 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,402 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,067 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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A79 REC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A79 REC, 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 A79 REC registered?

A79 REC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is A79 REC safe to buy?

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