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2012 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration OV12DWM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 01 Aug 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,672 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,523 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,978 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,285 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2023 29 Jun 202620 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,987 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022 29 Jun 20268 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,615 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021 29 Jun 202618 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,782 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2020 29 Jun 202618 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,782 MI
29 Jun 20266 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,726 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,865 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
- O/s inner steering rack joint has slight play
- Both front tyres are worn on edges
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,939 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted.
- Front wipers smearing.
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wipers smearing.
- Undertrays fitted.
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,925 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays and sill covers fitted
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,396 MI
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OV12DWM was registered on 2012-03-29
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