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BN12 OUK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,164 mi
Last recorded124,164 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 OUK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,164 miles

n/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre's heavy worn on edges

o/s/r tyre's getting low on tread ( 2-3mm)

Pass 28 Apr 2025 119,027 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 16 Apr 2024 114,238 miles

rear pads getting low 3mm

o/s/f shock misting of oil

o/s/r shock misting of oil

Pass 27 Apr 2023 108,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 108,176 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 102,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 94,818 miles

front pads getting low 3mm

o/s/r pad sensor wire rubbed on drive shaft , (re-secured and ok)

Pass 15 Apr 2020 87,311 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 77,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 63,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,505 miles

Offside Rear tyre nailed

outer sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,949 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 19,887 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 17,984 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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BN12 OUK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BN12 OUK, 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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BN12 OUK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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