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VX12 EWA

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,523 mi
Last recorded86,523 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 EWA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 86,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 81,584 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (faded) (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Main Arm and Inner Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts have Cracking/Splitting Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 81,581 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (faded) (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Main Arm and Inner Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (onto caliper) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts have Cracking/Splitting Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,819 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 71,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 66,482 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 66,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,380 miles

covers fitted above and below engine and along underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 60,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted above and below engine and along underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,331 miles

Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 52,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,583 miles

Under tray fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,577 miles

Under tray fitted (Unable to check all components)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on inner edge of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise 2/3000 miles left on rear brake pads

Fail 20 Feb 2015 35,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VX12 EWA is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX12 EWA, 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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VX12 EWA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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