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DY12 ONU

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ONU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 104,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 96,496 miles

Front suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,093 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides font inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2/3mm - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,373 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,115 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 68,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 63,907 miles

slight play detected at n/s/f steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,843 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,084 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,968 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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DY12 ONU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY12 ONU, 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 DY12 ONU registered?

DY12 ONU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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