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AK12 ODM

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,527 mi
Last recorded160,527 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ODM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 160,527 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 160,526 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 152,249 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 112,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,491 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 99,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 86,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,985 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight lipping to all brake disc.

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 ODM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ODM, 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 ODM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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