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SV12 UXU

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,278 mi
Last recorded62,278 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 UXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 62,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 56,927 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 56,927 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,710 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,563 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 42,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underguards Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2018 37,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2.8mm - 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant Low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underguards Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,454 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2016 25,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,437 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 18,301 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SV12 UXU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SV12 UXU, 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 SV12 UXU registered?

SV12 UXU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is SV12 UXU safe to buy?

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