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BN12 UCM

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,172 mi
Last recorded104,172 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UCM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 100,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,858 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 86,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,120 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,861 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,299 miles

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

nsf tyre worn smooth outer tread

osf tyre worn smooth outer tread

Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

nsf tyre worn smooth outer tread

osf tyre worn smooth outer tread

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 UCM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 UCM registered?

BN12 UCM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is BN12 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UCM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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