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BD12 EFM

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 97,976 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 90,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 90,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm front bush excessively worn and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil on os of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,988 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear )(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock to steering

run flat tyres fitted to rear axle and conventional tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 21 Jul 2023 83,340 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock to steering

run flat tyres fitted to rear axle and conventional tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,149 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack slight play

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 77,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack slight play

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 68,847 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,277 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EFM is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EFM, 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.

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BD12 EFM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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