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CE12 ESV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ESV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,711 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,116 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 60,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,167 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,074 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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CE12 ESV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE12 ESV, 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 CE12 ESV registered?

CE12 ESV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CE12 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 ESV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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