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EJ12 NAU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,087 mi
Last recorded101,087 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 NAU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,087 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 101,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,461 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,597 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,508 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2020 64,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2019 63,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 62,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 62,106 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 59,953 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 May 2016 55,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 37,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NAU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 NAU, 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

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What year was EJ12 NAU registered?

EJ12 NAU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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