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EO12 FWK

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,651 mi
Last recorded118,651 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 FWK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 113,652 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,528 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,024 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 96,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,429 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,429 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,616 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 47,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,227 miles

Front wipers are juddering

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,943 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EO12 FWK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO12 FWK, 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 EO12 FWK registered?

EO12 FWK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is EO12 FWK safe to buy?

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