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DG62 CWJ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,945 mi
Last recorded107,945 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 CWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 107,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,056 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 83,056 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,940 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,870 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 15,414 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 CWJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG62 CWJ, 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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What year was DG62 CWJ registered?

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

Is DG62 CWJ safe to buy?

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