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BV12 WOD

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,411 mi
Last recorded157,411 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WOD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 157,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 242,200 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 142,619 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 142,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,639 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 139,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 133,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (nearside & offside notably worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low in comparison to offside (JUST MEETING REQUIRED PERFORMANCE/IMBALANCE GUIDELINES)

Fail 29 Apr 2022 133,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Only operating on "flash" not "switched" position - but "tell-tale" illuminating correctly on dashboard (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside notably worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low in comparison to offside -JUST MEETING REQUIRED PERFORMANCE/IMBALANCE GUIDELINES

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front arm inner bushs have play

Fail 9 Nov 2020 123,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front arm inner bushs have play

Fail 20 Jun 2020 122,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,974 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,688 miles

diesel emissions too low to detect

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,362 miles

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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BV12 WOD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 BV12 WOD, 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 BV12 WOD registered?

BV12 WOD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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