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SM62 EMV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 EMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 96,704 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 96,645 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,773 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted heavy outer face damage to wheel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front under engine covers missing.

noise from power steering in lock to lock check.

Fail 8 Oct 2024 89,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted heavy outer face damage to wheel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front under engine covers missing.

noise from power steering in lock to lock check.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,215 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,143 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 76,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,203 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 65,203 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 59,356 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY INSIDE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY INSIDE

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,820 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 43,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 36,587 miles

Engine oil over full.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 May 2017 36,587 miles

Engine oil over full.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp led flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp led flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,040 miles

No acceleration detected.

Pass 19 Apr 2015 27,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM62 EMV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM62 EMV, 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 SM62 EMV registered?

SM62 EMV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SM62 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 EMV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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