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EX12 EFO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,794 mi
Last recorded117,794 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 117,794 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 115,492 miles

Front exhaust flexi very soft

general rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 98,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 95,135 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,129 miles

exhaust flexible section in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,627 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 May 2018 69,365 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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)

Pass 17 May 2017 61,678 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,980 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,779 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads very low (3.5.1g)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

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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EX12 EFO 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 EX12 EFO, 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 EX12 EFO registered?

EX12 EFO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is EX12 EFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 EFO 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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