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EX12 EHU

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,368 mi
Last recorded82,368 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EHU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 81,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 79,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,015 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,615 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 72,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,692 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,168 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 61,702 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 56,593 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,166 miles

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

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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EX12 EHU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

EX12 EHU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is EX12 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 EHU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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