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EJ12 TUA

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,810 mi
Last recorded80,810 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 TUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 57,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 55,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,662 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 50,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 45,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 39,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,068 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 11,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 4,130 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 TUA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

EJ12 TUA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EJ12 TUA safe to buy?

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