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VO12 UAY

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,225 mi
Last recorded120,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,225 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 106,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,348 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 100,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,180 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking.205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE.205/50R17

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,102 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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VO12 UAY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

VO12 UAY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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