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BN12 VGC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,437 mi
Last recorded156,437 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 156,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 153,894 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 152,177 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 145,848 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 145,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED WASHER FLUID WORKING (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 126,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 X DISCS SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 126,193 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 X DISCS SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 110,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 82,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 67,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 67,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 57,927 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 57,925 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2016 47,662 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,192 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 35,192 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VGC is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

BN12 VGC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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