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FD61 NSE

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,194 mi
Last recorded128,194 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 NSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 128,194 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 128,149 miles

Emissions unable to be completed flaxi broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 118,468 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 116,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,989 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Aug 2022 113,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 27 Apr 2021 107,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,902 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 98,900 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 81,088 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 81,088 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,009 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,320 miles

Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,751 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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FD61 NSE is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD61 NSE, 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 FD61 NSE registered?

FD61 NSE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is FD61 NSE safe to buy?

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