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XX03 BRE

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,009 mi
Last recorded111,009 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 BRE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 111,009 miles

All under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 111,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 105,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 102,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,922 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 73,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,995 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2015 39,709 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,733 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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XX03 BRE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XX03 BRE, 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 XX03 BRE registered?

XX03 BRE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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