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FG12 BKX

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,026 mi
Last recorded90,026 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BKX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 90,026 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front banana arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perrish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,188 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount perished / front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount perished /front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 67,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has splits on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount perished / front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount perished /front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,481 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres sidewall perish 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,194 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened surface very pitted and poor (3.5.1n)

brake pad light on on Dash

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,763 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG12 BKX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FG12 BKX, 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 FG12 BKX registered?

FG12 BKX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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