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BL12 AVJ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,175 mi
Last recorded91,175 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 AVJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 91,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 91,168 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 91,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. 245/55 18. Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 81,596 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 81,596 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stick on phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,132 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Spring has gone weak, took a few attempts to close (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted the incorrect way round on the rim, Asymmetric tyre fitted

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 48,741 miles

bulb warning light illuminated on dash but all obligatory lights operational

Fail 10 Jan 2019 48,636 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

bulb warning light illuminated on dash but all obligatory lights operational

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit ( edges ). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit ( edges ). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw. ()

under shields fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,337 miles

Nail in front tyre

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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BL12 AVJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL12 AVJ, 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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BL12 AVJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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