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IXZ 7851

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,828 mi
Last recorded98,828 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 7851
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,828 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 98,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,053 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 67,349 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,617 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 61,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,118 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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IXZ 7851 is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 2,000cc 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 IXZ 7851, 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 IXZ 7851 registered?

IXZ 7851 is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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