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AV12 XUH

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,877 mi
Last recorded122,877 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XUH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,877 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,751 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Mar 2021 109,751 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,967 miles

Engine and Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,751 miles

Offside slight play to the steering arm

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,085 miles

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

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

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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AV12 XUH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV12 XUH, 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 AV12 XUH registered?

AV12 XUH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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