free car check
2012 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration SW12NWC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 Aug 2025
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,436 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front offside front play steering rack inner and outer Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,062 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/side and n/side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,509 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on edges
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,509 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- front tyres worn on edges
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre perished/cracking
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- front tyres wearing on edges
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,983 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,873 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- covers & shields fitted
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,223 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,219 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019 15 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,160 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018 15 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 46,160 MI
15 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,953 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 25,049 MI
15 Jun 202615 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,049 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW12NWC was registered on 2012-08-18
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.