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B24 DBH

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,560 mi
Last recorded137,560 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 DBH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 137,560 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 137,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 129,336 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) has excessive lift (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,662 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2023 115,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,617 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 105,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 99,059 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,196 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 84,109 miles

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,083 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,500 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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B24 DBH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B24 DBH, 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 B24 DBH registered?

B24 DBH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 April 2012.

Is B24 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 DBH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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