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FE12 TWV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,547 mi
Last recorded160,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 TWV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 160,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 160,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 155,178 miles

Nearside Front fitted with coil overs may need tightening

Nearside Front headlight cloudy/moisture

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 147,504 miles

Nearside headlamp full of moisture.

car has lowering springs. knocking suspension

Fail 19 Sep 2024 147,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted either pads or discs are incorrect as pad overlaps discs by a large amount. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp full of moisture.

car has lowering springs. knocking suspension

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,619 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 139,619 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 130,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire not connected

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top shock casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,230 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,163 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 31,122 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)

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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FE12 TWV 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 72.2%.

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 FE12 TWV, 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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FE12 TWV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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