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BN12 VFM

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,320 mi
Last recorded83,320 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225 45 r17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 48,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,423 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 44,402 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working daytime running light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,211 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,914 miles

Front Inner slight corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,375 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 VFM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN12 VFM, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 VFM?

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What year was BN12 VFM registered?

BN12 VFM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BN12 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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