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EF62 OGD

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,272 mi
Last recorded80,272 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 OGD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,272 miles

Parking brake limited reserve travel, requires adjustment

Fail 13 Jan 2026 80,272 miles

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

Parking brake limited reserve travel, requires adjustment

Pass 15 Jan 2025 73,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,971 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 65,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,821 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,738 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,665 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 9,982 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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EF62 OGD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 EF62 OGD, 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 EF62 OGD registered?

EF62 OGD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is EF62 OGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 OGD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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