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EF61 OHD

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,733 mi
Last recorded35,733 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 35,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 34,851 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 33,979 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 33,067 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 31,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 28,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 19,966 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 16,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 25 Apr 2015 12,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 12,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 11,642 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 11,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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 OHD is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF61 OHD?

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What year was EF61 OHD registered?

EF61 OHD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is EF61 OHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 OHD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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