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AV62 FVU

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,458 mi
Last recorded124,458 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FVU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 124,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 120,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,921 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 97,921 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,769 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 76,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,902 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to n/s/f fog light lens

signs of damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

signs of wear to rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,014 miles

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Jun 2016 41,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 May 2015 30,282 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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AV62 FVU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV62 FVU, 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 AV62 FVU registered?

AV62 FVU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AV62 FVU safe to buy?

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