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FD12 PBX

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,337 mi
Last recorded29,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 PBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 29,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 28,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 26,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 25,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 23,857 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 22,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 19,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 18,310 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 16,391 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2016 13,522 miles

NSF TYRE - is worn on the outer edge

OSF TYRE - has a small cut deep enough to reach chords when opened up and is worn on the outer edge

Pass 28 May 2015 8,693 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 PBX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PBX, 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 PBX registered?

FD12 PBX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is FD12 PBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 PBX 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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