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DP12 BAZ

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,228 mi
Last recorded46,228 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 BAZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 46,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 45,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,341 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,861 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 36,469 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 36,468 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,275 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

engine covvers / under shields / sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,548 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,706 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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DP12 BAZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DP12 BAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DP12 BAZ?

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What year was DP12 BAZ registered?

DP12 BAZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is DP12 BAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 BAZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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