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DU12 BLF

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,508 mi
Last recorded75,508 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BLF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,508 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Fail 28 Feb 2015 39,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,713 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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DU12 BLF is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DU12 BLF, 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

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What year was DU12 BLF registered?

DU12 BLF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DU12 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 BLF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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