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BO56 DOM

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,996 mi
Last recorded186,996 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO56 DOM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 186,996 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2021 186,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut cords outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 179,222 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 179,222 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 171,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 158,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 147,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BO56 DOM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BO56 DOM, 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 BO56 DOM registered?

BO56 DOM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is BO56 DOM safe to buy?

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