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DU12 USW

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,118 mi
Last recorded129,118 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 129,118 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 129,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,951 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 104,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing and low tread 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 104,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing and low tread 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 98,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Pass 13 May 2021 91,352 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished + close to 1.6 mil replacement recommended

Nearside wind screen damaged in swept area urgent attention needed

Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 27,702 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 USW is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DU12 USW, 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 USW registered?

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

Is DU12 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 USW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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