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AU12 VFG

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,784 mi
Last recorded92,784 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VFG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 92,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,620 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 84,620 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Presenter changed plates to set which conforms to requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,777 miles

underbody tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 70,010 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,978 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 66,976 miles

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,455 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Nov 2019 60,455 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,007 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s rear tyre 3m

Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,614 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 45,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,638 miles

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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AU12 VFG is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AU12 VFG, 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 AU12 VFG registered?

AU12 VFG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VFG shows 16 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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