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AF12 XHC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,660 mi
Last recorded165,660 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 165,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 153,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,367 miles

Front Front bumper and brackets damaged

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 148,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Facing down (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not providing enough light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Front bumper and brackets damaged

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 143,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 137,846 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,890 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge And Balding On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge And Balding On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 108,887 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

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge And Balding On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge And Balding On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip In Windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip In Windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,476 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm and cuts on tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,820 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AF12 XHC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XHC, 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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AF12 XHC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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