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BW12 BPO

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,762 mi
Last recorded120,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BPO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 120,762 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,077 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,481 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 96,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,087 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,034 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,591 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 76,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,283 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,114 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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BW12 BPO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BW12 BPO, 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 BW12 BPO registered?

BW12 BPO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is BW12 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 BPO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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