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BV12 WOU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,899 mi
Last recorded86,899 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,899 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 80,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,720 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 56,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,106 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 38,744 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 31,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 19,691 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,076 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WOU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV12 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

BV12 WOU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BV12 WOU safe to buy?

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