MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,704 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY INSIDE
Offside Rear TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY INSIDE
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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
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)
No acceleration detected.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SM62 EMV?
You can check the full history of SM62 EMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does SM62 EMV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM62 EMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.