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BD12 ONN

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ONN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,077 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 99,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 96,179 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 96,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 86,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,187 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,823 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,337 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 44,783 miles

Front slightly uneven tyre wear towards edges

cannot clearly see some brake pads to assess wear

cannot see some components due to belly plates etc

Pass 31 May 2016 31,875 miles

belly plates / covers etc. obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,125 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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BD12 ONN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD12 ONN, 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 ONN registered?

BD12 ONN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is BD12 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 ONN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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