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EL04 RED

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 RED
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 89,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 87,070 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 85,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,922 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,814 miles

under tray and engine cover's fitted

wet test

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,265 miles

engine cover fitted

tray's fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 52,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,171 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 46,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EL04 RED is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 EL04 RED, 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 EL04 RED registered?

EL04 RED is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is EL04 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL04 RED 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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