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EO12 RZB

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,553 mi
Last recorded133,553 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 RZB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 133,553 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 133,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,914 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,120 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2022 105,120 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 22,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

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 RZB is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

EO12 RZB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EO12 RZB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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