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EF61 FDL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,925 mi
Last recorded137,925 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 FDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 137,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 123,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 113,768 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 113,768 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

T.P.M.S. light on

Pass 6 Aug 2022 111,783 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 111,783 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 105,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,024 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 104,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad friction material has moved from the back plate

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend both tyres be changed immediately (4.1.E.1)

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

zero emission reading

Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,768 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,913 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring most underside components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EF61 FDL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF61 FDL, 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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EF61 FDL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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