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DL12 BBN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,581 mi
Last recorded131,581 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 BBN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,581 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 129,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arm (Front Of The Wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Outer Edges 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 123,998 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Section Separated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arm (Front Of The Wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Outer Edges 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,165 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arms (Front Of Wheel) Inner Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress & Starting To Delaminate (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 112,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Crack To Centre Of Plate (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arms (Front Of Wheel) Inner Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress & Starting To Delaminate (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edges, Centre 2-2.5mm 225/45/17 (Non RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,807 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating Allowing Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 100,806 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating Allowing Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,524 miles

Front shock absorber bump stops breaking up

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 88,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber bump stops breaking up

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm 225/45r17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 81,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 w rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm 225/45r17w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,858 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 17 Oct 2018 63,858 miles

front tyres wearing edges

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,905 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,555 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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DL12 BBN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL12 BBN, 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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DL12 BBN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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