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H9 CKM

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,095 mi
Last recorded49,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 CKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 49,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 47,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underside corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2025 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 42,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,465 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 29,220 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 19,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 14,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,342 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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H9 CKM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H9 CKM, 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 H9 CKM registered?

H9 CKM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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