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DU12 UPG

2012 BMW 118

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,756 mi
Last recorded111,756 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UPG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,756 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 103,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 95,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced strobing (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,835 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,418 miles

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,689 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 80,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,105 miles

Front tyres perished

Front tyres worn on outer edges [raised]

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,129 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,532 miles

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

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 UPG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU12 UPG, 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 DU12 UPG registered?

DU12 UPG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DU12 UPG safe to buy?

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