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BL12 NCU

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,657 mi
Last recorded62,657 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 62,657 miles

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 62,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 60,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,637 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,435 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 44,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,807 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 39,807 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,111 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 26,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 20,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,699 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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BL12 NCU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BL12 NCU, 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 BL12 NCU registered?

BL12 NCU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BL12 NCU safe to buy?

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