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CA12 BZN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,495 mi
Last recorded175,495 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 175,495 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 169,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 156,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 148,908 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,064 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 126,896 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,841 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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CA12 BZN 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 CA12 BZN, 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 CA12 BZN registered?

CA12 BZN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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