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CK62 FYF

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 FYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 108,951 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,575 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both headlight has condensation

Fail 28 Oct 2025 107,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both headlight has condensation

Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,300 miles

Offside Front headlight has condensation

Fail 12 Aug 2024 100,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers streaking

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlight has condensation

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

inner steering joints slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,508 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,529 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,234 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 60,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,805 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 43,237 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 43,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 32,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CK62 FYF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CK62 FYF, 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 CK62 FYF registered?

CK62 FYF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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