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DL12 FCG

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,684 mi
Last recorded126,684 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 FCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,343 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 62,458 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 49,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,237 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 43,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured small crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake pads starting to wear low

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DL12 FCG is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DL12 FCG, 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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DL12 FCG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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