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FP12 EJC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,884 mi
Last recorded116,884 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EJC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 116,884 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 116,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 102,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,149 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 97,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close to minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges and are getting close to the wear bars in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,170 miles

Offside Front leg damp

Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,338 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 34,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,468 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge BORDERLINE and getting close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and getting close to wear bars

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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FP12 EJC 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 85.7%.

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 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 FP12 EJC, 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 FP12 EJC registered?

FP12 EJC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FP12 EJC safe to buy?

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