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DV12 UUC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,438 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 106,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,299 miles

exhaust flexi loose

Pass 13 Jan 2023 91,544 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,579 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,725 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 28,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,984 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracked.

offside front tyre tread cracked.

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 UUC is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DV12 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

DV12 UUC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DV12 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 UUC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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