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EO62 DCZ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 DCZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 87,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 87,219 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,250 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,961 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,890 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S worn inner and outer edges - O/S outer edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 54,890 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S worn inner and outer edges - O/S outer edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,184 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges/3.5mm tread

Fail 9 Sep 2021 45,184 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SAT NAV (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges/3.5mm tread

Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,748 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,303 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 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 4 Sep 2017 10,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,680 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 6,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EO62 DCZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EO62 DCZ, 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 EO62 DCZ registered?

EO62 DCZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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