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182 FTC

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,226 mi
Last recorded57,226 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration182 FTC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 57,226 miles

Rear seats down could not inspect seat belts

Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,140 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,100 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,900 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,086 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,508 miles

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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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182 FTC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 182 FTC, 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 182 FTC registered?

182 FTC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 182 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 182 FTC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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