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W555 OLA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 OLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 90,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 77,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,422 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 73,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 73,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 65,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,679 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,856 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,800 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and small cracks in tread

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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W555 OLA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 W555 OLA, 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 W555 OLA registered?

W555 OLA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is W555 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W555 OLA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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