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FD12 VRY

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,851 mi
Last recorded158,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 158,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 158,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 151,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 143,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 132,056 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,917 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 VRY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRY, 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

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What year was FD12 VRY registered?

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

Is FD12 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 VRY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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