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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S12 RCRMOT history

S12 RCR is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,768 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RCR was last recorded at 139,768 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 6,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,542 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,226 miles
Average per year
8,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,768 miles
  • 2025 – 133,542 miles
  • 2024 – 127,077 miles
  • 2023 – 120,515 miles
  • 2022 – 111,096 miles
  • 2021 – 98,363 miles
  • 2020 – 89,614 miles
  • 2019 – 72,141 miles
  • 2018 – 62,642 miles
  • 2017 – 56,395 miles
  • 2016 – 49,878 miles
  • 2015 – 41,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,768 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,768 miles
    Test number
    385674654552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail139,768 miles (+6,226)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,768 miles
    Test number
    847580625726
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,542 miles
    Test number
    582941112456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,542 miles (+6,465)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,542 miles
    Test number
    853987903419
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    697590249816
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,077 miles (+6,562)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    977953856647
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,515 miles (+9,419)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,515 miles
    Test number
    504116532306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,096 miles (+12,733)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,096 miles
    Test number
    295502837892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,363 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    721184517152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail98,240 miles (+8,626)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,240 miles
    Test number
    587621674158
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,614 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    217906495816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,597 miles (+17,456)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,597 miles
    Test number
    524030551601
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass72,141 miles (+9,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    162650239275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass62,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    613595208483
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail62,642 miles (+6,247)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    935220430710
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass56,395 miles (+6,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,395 miles
    Test number
    141949723996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,878 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    144562482048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,634 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    977065825137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S12 RCR

Does S12 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RCR is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RCR?
The MOT on S12 RCR is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RCR done?
S12 RCR was recorded at 139,768 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 8,738 miles a year.
Has S12 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RCR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 RCR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 RCR find?
S12 RCR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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