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BD12 EFE

2012 BMW 118

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,868 mi
Last recorded43,868 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EFE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 43,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,998 miles

Nearside Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,238 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 30,726 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 25,343 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 25,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 23,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 18,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 13,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 8,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 5,216 miles

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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BD12 EFE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BD12 EFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 EFE registered?

BD12 EFE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is BD12 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 EFE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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