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BL12 VNN

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 71,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,823 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 64,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,307 miles

both front tyres worn from inner and outer sides

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,186 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 VNN 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 100%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

BL12 VNN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BL12 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 VNN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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