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EK12 BUP

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,338 mi
Last recorded90,338 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 BUP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 90,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 78,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 64,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 43,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 40,790 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,033 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,790 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 28,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,560 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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EK12 BUP 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 92.3%.

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 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 EK12 BUP, 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 EK12 BUP registered?

EK12 BUP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is EK12 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 BUP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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