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AB12 BOZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 BOZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 84,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,863 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,601 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,900 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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AB12 BOZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB12 BOZ, 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 AB12 BOZ?

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What year was AB12 BOZ registered?

AB12 BOZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AB12 BOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 BOZ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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