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C8 PPX

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,263 mi
Last recorded76,263 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

RegistrationC8 PPX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 72,477 miles

Corrosion band to inner faces of both front brake discs.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,045 miles

osf tyre has cuts in outer tread

slight play in osf inner tie bar

Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,950 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,051 miles

osf alloy bent slightly

play in osf inner rack end

Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 42,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 37,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear heat cracking on rubber in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,084 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 26,084 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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C8 PPX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 C8 PPX, 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 C8 PPX registered?

C8 PPX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is C8 PPX safe to buy?

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