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BMW 1182012 · 2.0L DIESEL

IUI 102

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2012 BMW 118 — DIESEL, 1995cc. This vehicle has 53,157 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 06/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 12 June 2025 at 53,157 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This indicates a stable trend over the last five years, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and does not suffer from recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. Between July 2021 and June 2025, the car covered only 6,543 miles, moving from 46,614 to 53,157 miles. While this low usage typically means less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between periods of use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid-related issues that are not captured in a stationary test. Despite the clean digital record, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on components susceptible to age rather than mileage-related wear. Specifically check the suspension bushes, control arms, and tyre sidewalls for of cracking or dry rot which often occur on low-use vehicles that sit stationary. Examine the brake discs for corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use can cause surface rust to seize the calipers. Additionally, verify the chassis for any signs of structural corrosion to ensure the low mileage has not masked underlying environmental damage.

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55
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 03:00 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 12 June 2025 at 53,157 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This indicates a stable trend over the last five years, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and does not suffer from recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. Between July 2021 and June 2025, the car covered only 6,543 miles, moving from 46,614 to 53,157 miles. While this low usage typically means less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between periods of use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid-related issues that are not captured in a stationary test. Despite the clean digital record, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on components susceptible to age rather than mileage-related wear. Specifically check the suspension bushes, control arms, and tyre sidewalls for of cracking or dry rot which often occur on low-use vehicles that sit stationary. Examine the brake discs for corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use can cause surface rust to seize the calipers. Additionally, verify the chassis for any signs of structural corrosion to ensure the low mileage has not masked underlying environmental damage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2012 BMW 118 (IUI 102) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2021 to June 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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