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CF12 FTE

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,994 mi
Last recorded97,994 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF12 FTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,994 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 97,994 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,156 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 89,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Feb 2025 89,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,881 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush ( both ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,530 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,073 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Handbrake close to the end of reserve travel

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in offside front inner track-rod

Surface rust on complete exhaust system

Undertrays and covers fitted through-out

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Handbrake close to the end of reserve travel

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in offside front inner track-rod

Surface rust on complete exhaust system

Undertrays and covers fitted through-out

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre 0mm inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 51,392 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre 0mm inner edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CF12 FTE is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CF12 FTE, 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 CF12 FTE registered?

CF12 FTE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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