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SP12 XRE

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,943 mi
Last recorded148,943 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XRE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,943 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 148,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 135,438 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 112,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp unit loose/damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 97,389 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp unit loose/damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,832 miles

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

Offside Front fog light missing

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,761 miles

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

O/S/F foglamp damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2019 77,761 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F foglamp damaged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,425 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,422 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,229 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 33,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SP12 XRE is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP12 XRE, 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 SP12 XRE registered?

SP12 XRE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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