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EJ12 CYG

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,223 mi
Last recorded142,223 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 CYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,223 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,872 miles

Nearside Front top of wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.mm and wearing on inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,464 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 127,447 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,969 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 65,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,390 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 May 2017 55,390 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2016 44,698 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,158 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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EJ12 CYG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EJ12 CYG, 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 EJ12 CYG registered?

EJ12 CYG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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