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FD12 UTJ

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,466 mi
Last recorded102,466 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 UTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,466 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 102,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 92,613 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 83,331 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met

Fail 10 Jan 2023 83,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 44,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,419 miles

item removed from drivers view of road

Pass 11 May 2015 19,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UTJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD12 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

FD12 UTJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FD12 UTJ safe to buy?

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