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BT12 VMO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,761 mi
Last recorded141,761 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VMO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 141,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 114,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,096 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 54,653 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,604 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,093 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,898 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 13,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VMO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 BT12 VMO, 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 BT12 VMO registered?

BT12 VMO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is BT12 VMO safe to buy?

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