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FD12 URM

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,465 mi
Last recorded113,465 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 URM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,269 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,428 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 70,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,329 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 58,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,315 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 URM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 URM, 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 URM registered?

FD12 URM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is FD12 URM safe to buy?

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