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AU12 VFP

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VFP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 79,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,236 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 73,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,144 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 59,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 57,569 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer tread (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,810 miles

Nearside Front tyren outer edge wear

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,202 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,950 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 VFP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

AU12 VFP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VFP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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