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ET12 FUW

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,202 mi
Last recorded100,202 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,202 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

n/s/f top led not working

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre bald in inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,260 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,286 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear PUNCTURE REPAIR ON TOP OF SIDEWALL/CROWN,OUTSIDE OF LEGAL AREA

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,477 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 67,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,556 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,395 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,985 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,277 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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ET12 FUW is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET12 FUW, 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 ET12 FUW registered?

ET12 FUW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is ET12 FUW safe to buy?

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