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EA12 VDM

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,190 mi
Last recorded69,190 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VDM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 69,190 miles

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

UNDER TRAY COVER FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY

Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,525 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,073 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 40,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,720 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 24,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 19,045 miles

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

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 VDM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VDM, 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 EA12 VDM registered?

EA12 VDM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is EA12 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 VDM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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