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DG62 CWA

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,723 mi
Last recorded92,723 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 CWA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,920 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,417 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 83,417 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,255 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,712 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 71,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,376 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,986 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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DG62 CWA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG62 CWA, 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

How do I check the history of DG62 CWA?

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What year was DG62 CWA registered?

DG62 CWA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is DG62 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 CWA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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