CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA12 VDX

2012 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,686 mi
Last recorded48,686 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31883,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VDX
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,686 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 48,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 45,112 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 45,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 41,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 34,437 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 34,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,583 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 33,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 29,209 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,347 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,145 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
Full BMW 318 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA12 VDX is a 2012 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,554 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA12 VDX?

You can check the full history of EA12 VDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA12 VDX registered?

EA12 VDX is a 2012 BMW 318, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is EA12 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 VDX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA12 VDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA12 VDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.