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AK12 OLC

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 162,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 157,392 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Mar 2024 153,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 23 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bottom x engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear tyre winter tyre fitted nearside rear tyre conventional tyre fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 151,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 144,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 138,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,341 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 128,082 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,178 miles

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 OLC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

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

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