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DR03 MEY

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,336 mi
Last recorded120,336 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 MEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,336 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,672 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 103,672 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,008 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 100,992 miles

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

Brake lever has reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,621 miles

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

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

handbrake light on

Pass 8 May 2019 79,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 73,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,992 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 65,992 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,617 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DR03 MEY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DR03 MEY, 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 DR03 MEY registered?

DR03 MEY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is DR03 MEY safe to buy?

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