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AG05 RLG

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,540 mi
Last recorded132,540 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 RLG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 127,175 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 125,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 114,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,532 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,357 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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AG05 RLG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AG05 RLG, 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 AG05 RLG registered?

AG05 RLG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AG05 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG05 RLG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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