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FD12 CZU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,531 mi
Last recorded154,531 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 CZU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 154,531 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 154,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 140,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front tyre and offside front tyre have ware lines showing in shoulders

Fail 20 Dec 2022 140,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front tyre and offside front tyre have ware lines showing in shoulders

Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,334 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 93,333 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Near (or maybe on) fuel filter? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 81,075 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside headlight poor image

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,918 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,862 miles

brake pad warning system activ

Fail 31 May 2016 59,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning system activ

Pass 27 May 2015 53,913 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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FD12 CZU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD12 CZU, 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 FD12 CZU registered?

FD12 CZU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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