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DL12 OZO

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,730 mi
Last recorded152,730 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 152,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 144,604 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,439 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge...slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge...slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside front macpherson strut has slight free play/wear at the upper support bearing assembly

Fail 13 Jan 2022 135,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working L.E.D lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge...slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge...slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside front macpherson strut has slight free play/wear at the upper support bearing assembly

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,401 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 120,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,440 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,914 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,158 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OZO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL12 OZO, 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 OZO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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