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EK62 TVW

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,903 mi
Last recorded122,903 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 TVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 66,637 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 55,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,772 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

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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EK62 TVW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EK62 TVW, 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 EK62 TVW registered?

EK62 TVW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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