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DG62 CWE

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 CWE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,288 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,947 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,276 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,458 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 53,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 r18 cuts on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35 r18 very badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,087 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cut in nearside front outter sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CWE is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CWE, 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 DG62 CWE registered?

DG62 CWE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DG62 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 CWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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