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AK12 CXC

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CXC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 112,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 107,424 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp not illuminating

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,108 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 99,108 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavily on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside, front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 64,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,130 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,360 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 37,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AK12 CXC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 CXC, 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 AK12 CXC registered?

AK12 CXC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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