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CDM 95S

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,336 mi
Last recorded99,336 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDM 95S
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,336 miles
Fail 3 May 2026 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge wear and also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 90,770 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge wear and also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 84,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,401 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2023 75,401 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low advise replace ( and measure discs ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,311 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,454 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 60,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,487 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2019 58,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,704 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,910 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 43,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,746 miles

N/s rear tyre cracked & cut (just shy of cords)

O/s front brake pad has worn thin

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

Fail 9 Aug 2016 35,746 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

N/s front tyre nailed

N/s rear tyre cracked & cut (just shy of cords)

O/s front brake pad has worn thin

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

Fail 6 Aug 2015 27,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CDM 95S is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CDM 95S, 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 CDM 95S registered?

CDM 95S is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is CDM 95S safe to buy?

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