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EK12 SGZ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,226 mi
Last recorded103,226 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 93,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 93,308 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,261 miles

emissions passed, no print out due to low reading

service information is on dashboard

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2020 91,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emissions passed, no print out due to low reading

service information is on dashboard

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,729 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SGZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

EK12 SGZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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