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BH12 BAH

2017 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,800 mi
Last recorded77,800 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH12 BAH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 77,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 57,023 miles

Larger tyres fitted on front of vehicle whereas they should be fitted on the rear

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 32,659 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 32,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 32,310 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,020 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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BH12 BAH is a 2017 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 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 BH12 BAH, 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 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BH12 BAH is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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