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ST12 EUO

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,042 mi
Last recorded82,042 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 EUO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,996 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 78,325 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 78,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,056 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 30,396 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ST12 EUO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ST12 EUO, 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 ST12 EUO?

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What year was ST12 EUO registered?

ST12 EUO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is ST12 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 EUO shows 9 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 ST12 EUO have outstanding finance?

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