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CH62 BEC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,351 mi
Last recorded108,351 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH62 BEC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 108,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 108,351 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,024 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,990 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 80,424 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,673 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 70,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively causing a lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point of tread at 3mm and wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively causing a lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyre valve are perishing/cracking

front and rear brake pads are around 4mm

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,760 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 31,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads, and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads, and wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 20,723 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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CH62 BEC is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CH62 BEC, 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 CH62 BEC registered?

CH62 BEC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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