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EF61 FON

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 128,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear, offside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 128,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear, offside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,299 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,808 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal condensation, water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm outer central 3/4 tread, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,530 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing to outer tread edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,320 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 48,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 35,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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EF61 FON 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 FON, 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 FON is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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