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BV62 CKX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,462 mi
Last recorded164,462 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 CKX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 164,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 157,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2023 147,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 140,007 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,737 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 133,734 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 127,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 119,919 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,056 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,640 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low o/s/r 3mm n/s/r2.4mm

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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BV62 CKX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BV62 CKX, 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 BV62 CKX registered?

BV62 CKX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BV62 CKX safe to buy?

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