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DV12 TGX

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,639 mi
Last recorded115,639 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 TGX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 115,639 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 115,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 100,416 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 100,416 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing On all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,187 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,187 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,985 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play heat damaged internally (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 85,513 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play heat damaged internally (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,761 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 68,761 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 48,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,823 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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DV12 TGX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

DV12 TGX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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