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DV12 XLB

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,958 mi
Last recorded131,958 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 131,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 125,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity X2 (4.2.3 (b) (i))

offside front strut close to touching tyre

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 26 May 2023 125,712 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity x2 lights tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,230 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 116,849 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2020 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,639 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 110,639 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,260 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2016 86,543 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,665 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 XLB 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 76.9%.

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

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