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B20 DMK

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,106 mi
Last recorded51,106 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DMK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 51,106 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 46,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated very slight perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 42,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 39,938 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Fail 30 May 2023 39,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front washers inop (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Pass 30 May 2022 36,950 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,830 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,812 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 27,538 miles

Both rear tyres aged.

Pass 25 May 2018 24,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 24,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 22,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,315 miles

emissions not detected

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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B20 DMK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B20 DMK, 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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B20 DMK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is B20 DMK safe to buy?

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