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FD12 XVT

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,008 mi
Last recorded74,008 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,113 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 65,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,883 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 XVT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

FD12 XVT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is FD12 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 XVT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD12 XVT have outstanding finance?

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