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FD12 FXW

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,824 mi
Last recorded82,824 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 FXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,772 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 72,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 66,106 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 56,318 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 49,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 45,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,198 miles

defect in offside mirror lens

Pass 11 May 2018 34,258 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,392 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,132 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,510 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 FXW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD12 FXW, 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 FD12 FXW?

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What year was FD12 FXW registered?

FD12 FXW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is FD12 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 FXW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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