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EF12 VOU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,759 mi
Last recorded122,759 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 113,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,152 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 96,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,150 miles

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

engine covers under tray fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,482 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 83,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 80,259 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,872 miles

Light cracks appearing in front tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,505 miles

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 VOU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EF12 VOU, 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 EF12 VOU registered?

EF12 VOU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is EF12 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 VOU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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