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CB02 NRB

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,402 mi
Last recorded142,402 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB02 NRB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 142,402 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 142,402 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 133,585 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 133,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,337 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 113,367 miles

Rear shocker bump stops perished

Pass 14 Apr 2022 100,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 84,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,345 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 42,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,811 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 32,811 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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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CB02 NRB is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CB02 NRB, 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 CB02 NRB registered?

CB02 NRB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CB02 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB02 NRB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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