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AW05 CON

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,851 mi
Last recorded181,851 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 CON
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 181,851 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 175,531 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 174,890 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 169,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 166,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 163,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 156,439 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 154,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,796 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

engine cover fitted

under body sheilds fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,092 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,254 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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AW05 CON is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AW05 CON, 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 AW05 CON registered?

AW05 CON is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AW05 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW05 CON shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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