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BD61 PXH

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,541 mi
Last recorded57,541 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 PXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 57,541 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise : steering electric pump slight fault

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspensions arms

Fail 29 Apr 2026 57,541 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspensions arms

Pass 13 Sep 2024 121,600 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens has slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens has slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2023 111,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,672 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 103,656 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 94,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

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

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 88,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

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

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

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

Pass 17 May 2019 76,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer side wall slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 53,628 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 53,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 44,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL INNER PADS ATT 3MLS APPROX (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2016 44,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ride height sensor insecure. affecting headlamp adjustment (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL INNER PADS ATT 3MLS APPROX (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,901 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 34,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BD61 PXH is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD61 PXH, 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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BD61 PXH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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