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C25 RKO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,389 mi
Last recorded75,389 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 RKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 75,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 66,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 65,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 51,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 51,711 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 45,747 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material adrift from pad base (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 37,824 miles

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

Offside front section of grill missing

Fail 15 Jun 2021 37,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front section of grill missing

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 30,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,266 miles

Front TYRES: BOTH BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 13 Apr 2018 27,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front TYRES: BOTH BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,886 miles

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

Offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 27 Apr 2017 23,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,244 miles

damage to offside front (outer) wheel rim

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,093 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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C25 RKO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C25 RKO, 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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C25 RKO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2012.

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