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DS12 EDR

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,418 mi
Last recorded170,418 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EDR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 170,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 160,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 156,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 150,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,107 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 133,436 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 133,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,058 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,234 miles

Engine cover fitted (unable to inspect all components)

Under tray fitted (unable to inspect all components)

Pass 26 May 2015 50,167 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 50,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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DS12 EDR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS12 EDR, 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 DS12 EDR registered?

DS12 EDR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DS12 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 EDR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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