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ET12 ODV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,623 mi
Last recorded197,623 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 ODV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 197,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 196,405 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jul 2017 193,061 miles

front screen damaged

o/s rear shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated and dropped but still functional

Fail 14 Jul 2017 193,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front screen damaged

o/s rear shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated and dropped but still functional

Pass 21 Jul 2016 154,372 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 114,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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ET12 ODV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET12 ODV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 ODV registered?

ET12 ODV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is ET12 ODV safe to buy?

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