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E4 DEP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,871 mi
Last recorded39,871 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DEP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 39,871 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

engine cover/under trays fitted

park brake effort just met 17 %

Fail 29 Jul 2026 39,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

engine cover/under trays fitted

park brake effort just met 17 %

Fail 16 Jul 2026 39,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is unevenly worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre is unevenly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2025 38,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 37,891 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 37,891 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 33,081 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 33,081 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 30,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 30,700 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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 DEP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E4 DEP, 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 DEP registered?

E4 DEP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is E4 DEP safe to buy?

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