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AK12 OXE

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,325 mi
Last recorded115,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 115,325 miles

full under trays

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,143 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 93,899 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2023 93,899 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2022 82,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr/osr

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,014 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,825 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 52,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 45,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,420 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 11 May 2015 32,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

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 OXE 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 92.3%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

AK12 OXE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is AK12 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 OXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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