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DV12 NVW

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,539 mi
Last recorded63,539 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 63,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 63,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 56,936 miles

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

T.P.M.S. Light on

Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,031 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.visual test ONLY.

Fail 26 Apr 2023 54,031 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.visual test ONLY.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,409 miles

Central brake light lens broken.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone & .not in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 50,409 miles

Central brake light lens broken.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone & .not in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 17 May 2019 48,022 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 48,022 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 42,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 20,409 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

windscreen damaged.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 8,245 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DV12 NVW 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 73.3%.

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 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 DV12 NVW, 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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DV12 NVW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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