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BD12 BVP

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,323 mi
Last recorded151,323 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 151,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 149,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Boot also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 149,366 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Boot also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 130,768 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,603 miles

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

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

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2021 114,261 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,927 miles

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

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 7 Jun 2019 105,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 94,221 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2017 81,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 19 Apr 2016 59,247 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,193 miles

nsr alloy slightly buckled

osr alloy slightly buckled

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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BD12 BVP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD12 BVP, 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 BD12 BVP registered?

BD12 BVP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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