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A17 FYD

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,929 mi
Last recorded127,929 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FYD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 127,929 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp not working ( wiring issue )

Fail 13 May 2026 127,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working ( wiring issue )

Pass 12 Jun 2025 113,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 102,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,722 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 May 2016 43,629 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,810 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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A17 FYD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A17 FYD, 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 A17 FYD registered?

A17 FYD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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