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EO12 SBY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,477 mi
Last recorded128,477 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 SBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 128,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,908 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 113,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,368 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 108,368 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 108,357 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,790 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,837 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 93,837 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,988 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,988 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,276 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 70,276 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,267 miles

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 SBY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

EO12 SBY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EO12 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 SBY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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