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AF12 UFD

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,488 mi
Last recorded120,488 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,488 miles

Offside Front BRAKE PAD RETAINING CLIP MISSING.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,665 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,730 miles

Offside front tyre wearing to inner / outer edges on inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,186 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 67,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions to low register

Fail 8 Dec 2014 51,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions to low register

nearside front and offside front wipers slighty smearing screen

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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AF12 UFD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 AF12 UFD, 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

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What year was AF12 UFD registered?

AF12 UFD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AF12 UFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UFD 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.

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