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AK12 CXF

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CXF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 97,807 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,127 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,480 miles

undertray fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

dpf light comes on occasionally

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 94,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

dpf light comes on occasionally

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,712 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,760 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,916 miles

beam setter set to zero

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 31,916 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

beam setter set to zero

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,254 miles

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

front brake pads 4mm

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 CXF is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK12 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

AK12 CXF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AK12 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 CXF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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