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DV12 PKN

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,249 mi
Last recorded141,249 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 141,249 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,868 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,909 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 125,858 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,529 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 116,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 96,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,580 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,036 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 38,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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DV12 PKN is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PKN, 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 DV12 PKN registered?

DV12 PKN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DV12 PKN safe to buy?

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