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FD61 UWN

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,280 mi
Last recorded202,280 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 UWN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 202,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges very close to cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts also shock absorber rubber protective boots missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog bulb inopp

Nearside Front water moisture in head lamp

Fail 1 Dec 2025 202,280 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges very close to cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts also shock absorber rubber protective boots missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog bulb inopp

Nearside Front water moisture in head lamp

Pass 13 Jan 2025 179,837 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 172,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 162,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 151,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 138,592 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,404 miles

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

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 131,404 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake warning light indicates a fault in brake system. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,055 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 97,046 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 94,544 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside steering rack arm inner joint is worn excessively (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,650 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,279 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 53,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,282 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 UWN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

FD61 UWN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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