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ST12 VDM

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,888 mi
Last recorded127,888 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VDM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 127,888 miles

Both front plastic inner wheel arch covers damaged

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose after DPF (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 119,542 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose after DPF (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 91,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,569 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 74,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF + OSR + NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,244 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,345 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 44,217 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,876 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 26,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST12 VDM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST12 VDM, 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 ST12 VDM registered?

ST12 VDM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is ST12 VDM safe to buy?

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