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AK12 DDL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,170 mi
Last recorded118,170 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 118,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,787 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 106,777 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 5 Mar 2022 99,404 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 99,404 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 74,100 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 65,581 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 65,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 205/50x17 89 v rft (4.1.E.1)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working corrosion in lense (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 205/50x17 89 v rft (4.1.E.1)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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AK12 DDL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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