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SM61 UVR

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 UVR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 104,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi to centre pipe poorly secured

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 100,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear with fog (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi to centre pipe poorly secured

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,285 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 91,279 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,755 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 89,748 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2022 83,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,760 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

Fail 15 Feb 2021 75,760 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,229 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 44,506 miles

front bumper has slight cosmetic damage

Fail 9 Feb 2017 44,342 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

front bumper has slight cosmetic damage

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,873 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on raised outer edge (215 40 18 Y Dunlop runflat)

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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SM61 UVR is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM61 UVR, 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 SM61 UVR registered?

SM61 UVR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is SM61 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 UVR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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