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VU12 OBX

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,757 mi
Last recorded151,757 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 OBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 151,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 144,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 142,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 142,827 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 140,149 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 140,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 135,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,471 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,014 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,596 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Apr 2016 42,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,363 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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VU12 OBX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 VU12 OBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 OBX registered?

VU12 OBX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is VU12 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 OBX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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