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Y80 BPW

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

88,498 mi
Last recorded88,498 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 BPW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 84,739 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edges, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,187 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 75,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 83,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 73,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,177 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 68,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,282 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,502 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,961 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 56,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,612 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,439 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing close to wear indicator/sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 18 Sep 2018 43,607 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 17 Nov 2017 58,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 38,628 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,847 miles

Front tyres getting low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,964 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,413 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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Y80 BPW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

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 Y80 BPW, 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 Y80 BPW registered?

Y80 BPW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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