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ST61 BEU

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 BEU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 94,550 miles

Parking brake just met legal requirements

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2017 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,999 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,356 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 51,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split round inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 41,349 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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ST61 BEU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST61 BEU, 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 ST61 BEU?

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What year was ST61 BEU registered?

ST61 BEU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is ST61 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 BEU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST61 BEU have outstanding finance?

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