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CK12 BCV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,447 mi
Last recorded172,447 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 BCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 172,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 172,447 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 162,474 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 150,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre breaking up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre breaking up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 150,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre breaking up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre breaking up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 138,947 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 138,946 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,527 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,707 miles

n/s/r lamp loose

Fail 6 Apr 2018 88,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r lamp loose

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,216 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,903 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (scoured) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,106 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 BCV 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 68.8%.

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 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

CK12 BCV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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