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BT12 OFX

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,637 mi
Last recorded72,637 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 OFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 72,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 70,540 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 70,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 61,206 miles

O/S REAR ABS SENSOR AND BRAKE WARNING SENSOR DAMAGE

Fail 10 May 2021 61,201 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

O/S REAR ABS SENSOR AND BRAKE WARNING SENSOR DAMAGE

Pass 26 May 2020 54,302 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake binding

warning light on for bulb

Pass 8 May 2019 42,558 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 42,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 34,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 29,168 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 29,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,459 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

nsf tyre worn smooth outer edge close to cords exposing

nsr tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

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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BT12 OFX is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT12 OFX, 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 BT12 OFX registered?

BT12 OFX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BT12 OFX safe to buy?

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