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EA12 FHM

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 FHM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 107,068 miles

rear brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2024 99,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,802 miles

front tyres worn inner edges and uneven and cracking 215 40 18 85y

rear pads wearing low

washers weak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,162 miles

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

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

Washers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer jets weak

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,973 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 84,973 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 82,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 81,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,701 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 76,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,951 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres tread starting to crack

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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EA12 FHM is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA12 FHM, 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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EA12 FHM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is EA12 FHM safe to buy?

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