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FCS 665

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCS 665
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 92,937 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 90,296 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,741 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,732 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 78,642 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2020 77,508 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,092 miles

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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FCS 665 is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FCS 665, 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

How do I check the history of FCS 665?

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What year was FCS 665 registered?

FCS 665 is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FCS 665 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCS 665 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FCS 665 have outstanding finance?

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