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BT61 CVA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,071 mi
Last recorded133,071 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 CVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 133,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 132,233 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 132,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 124,985 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 124,921 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,192 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,892 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 97,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,850 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm] and heavily worn on edges. ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and heavily worn on inner edge. ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,698 miles

o/s/f tyre beginning to wear on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,880 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,648 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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BT61 CVA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT61 CVA, 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 BT61 CVA registered?

BT61 CVA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is BT61 CVA safe to buy?

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