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CL04 OOA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL04 OOA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,786 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,420 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 38,391 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,417 miles

emissions too clean for test

Fail 26 Aug 2016 33,366 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions too clean fortest

Pass 16 May 2015 22,864 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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CL04 OOA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CL04 OOA, 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 CL04 OOA registered?

CL04 OOA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is CL04 OOA safe to buy?

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