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CA51 DUX

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,489 mi
Last recorded146,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 DUX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 146,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 141,257 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 135,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 125,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,016 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,027 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays covering most of under body.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 70,092 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays covering most of under body.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,207 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 57,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,583 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,405 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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CA51 DUX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA51 DUX, 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 CA51 DUX registered?

CA51 DUX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is CA51 DUX safe to buy?

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