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AK12 EHF

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,006 mi
Last recorded125,006 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EHF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2024 125,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 118,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,400 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,281 miles

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

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 EHF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EHF, 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 AK12 EHF registered?

AK12 EHF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is AK12 EHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EHF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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