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CK12 BCO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,095 mi
Last recorded138,095 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 BCO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,095 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,461 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 117,111 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 117,111 miles

Horn not working COINS BEHIND AIRBAG (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 111,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,788 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 96,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,224 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,836 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,293 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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CK12 BCO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CK12 BCO, 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 CK12 BCO registered?

CK12 BCO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is CK12 BCO safe to buy?

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