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BD12 PFF

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,692 mi
Last recorded107,692 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 PFF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,692 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,654 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 91,457 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,606 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,318 miles

Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp broken

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low on both side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cord/play exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamp not working

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp broken

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,492 miles

O/s/f tyre tread low and bald on inner edge

Tested wet

Zero smoke.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,939 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,980 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 29,980 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PFF is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD12 PFF, 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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BD12 PFF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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