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VO12 TWX

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 TWX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material white powered corrosion noted to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside limited

Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,050 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 93,050 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr and osr (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 83,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 75,765 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,838 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 66,836 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,078 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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VO12 TWX is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VO12 TWX, 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 VO12 TWX registered?

VO12 TWX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is VO12 TWX safe to buy?

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