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F23 FHW

2012 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 FHW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,124 miles

Nearside Front headlight has slight condensation

Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,861 miles

Nearside Front headlight has slight condensation

Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,831 miles

Slight damage to exhaust flexible joint, underside, centre.

Pass 4 Mar 2023 64,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTSIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING SLIGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 64,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTSIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING SLIGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 59,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 53,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,721 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 44,721 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 41,820 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,609 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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F23 FHW is a 2012 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F23 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F23 FHW registered?

F23 FHW is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is F23 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F23 FHW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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