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EJ12 DDA

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 124,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 121,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,700 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 118,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,830 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 100,830 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,762 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 92,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,302 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 85,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 x wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 78,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,710 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 60,215 miles

O/S/F tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

oil level slightly down approx 1 ltr.

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 DDA is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EJ12 DDA, 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 DDA registered?

EJ12 DDA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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