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EF12 UFD

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,872 mi
Last recorded124,872 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 UFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 124,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 120,552 miles

Nearside Front day time running light in op

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlight inside of lens condensation

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

exhaust flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,964 miles

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

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

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

full under trays fitted some components cant be seen or tested

n/s front running light in/op

n/s headlamp misted up

parking brake performance only just met adjustment or repair needed soon

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,296 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 97,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 74,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,671 miles

Nearside Front disc pitted and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear disc pitted and corroded

Offside Front disc pitted and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear disc pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EF12 UFD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EF12 UFD, 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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EF12 UFD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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