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E4 ACH

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,067 mi
Last recorded33,067 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 ACH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 33,067 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 31,612 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not clearing the screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 24,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 21,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 13,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,349 miles

both front tyres starting to show age related cracking

both rear tyres starting to show age related cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 9,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,252 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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E4 ACH 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 100%.

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 E4 ACH, 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 E4 ACH registered?

E4 ACH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is E4 ACH safe to buy?

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