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AF12 MVX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,423 mi
Last recorded92,423 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MVX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 92,423 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 92,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 85,761 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 85,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,434 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/s/f Head Light Unit Has Water Ingress

Service Light Illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

N/s/f Head Light Unit Has Water Ingress

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service Light Illuminated

Tpms Light Illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,816 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/ And N/s Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake Pads Worn

Service Light Illuminated

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,816 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/ And N/s Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Service Light Illuminated

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,790 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 67,790 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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,188 miles

Due to uneven tyre wear steering geometry should be checked/adjusted.

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,729 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,240 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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AF12 MVX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF12 MVX, 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 AF12 MVX registered?

AF12 MVX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 MVX safe to buy?

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