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EJ12 UMC

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,193 mi
Last recorded30,193 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 UMC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 30,193 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 28,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 25,847 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 23,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 19,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 18,076 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 6,780 miles

Undershields/Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 6,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 6,319 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 UMC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

EJ12 UMC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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