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SM62 VOD

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,650 mi
Last recorded104,650 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 104,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 101,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 98,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 98,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,769 miles

brake pipes swollen

Fail 14 Aug 2023 96,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on end (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes swollen

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,554 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,554 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 88,634 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 85,595 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2019 58,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear butterfly clip missing from caliper

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 46,490 miles

Offside Front Cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 25 May 2017 38,285 miles

front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

nearside front & nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2016 28,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,689 miles

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 VOD is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

SM62 VOD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SM62 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 VOD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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