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DN61 AAK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,175 mi
Last recorded132,175 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 AAK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 132,175 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 127,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 120,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,464 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,706 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,230 miles

Rear shock absorber plastic covers loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 110,230 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber plastic covers loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 21 Dec 2018 107,623 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 107,623 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,146 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 64,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,423 miles

Boot locks only on 1st lock. But is secure

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread on edges (205/55/16)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,423 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Boot locks only on 1st lock. But is secure

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread on edges (205/55/16)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on outer edge (205/55/16)

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge (205/55/16)

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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DN61 AAK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN61 AAK, 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 DN61 AAK registered?

DN61 AAK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is DN61 AAK safe to buy?

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