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BD12 OXA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,788 mi
Last recorded118,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,788 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 108,339 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 108,301 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 104,820 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam flickering (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,884 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged and insecure

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged and insecure

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,026 miles

Offside Front collision damage

Fail 13 Feb 2020 82,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front collision damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,544 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 71,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,633 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 57,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 44,088 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 31,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 26,347 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 OXA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OXA, 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 OXA registered?

BD12 OXA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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