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FG12 LXR

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 LXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,843 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,098 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 66,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,021 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 41,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,132 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 37,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2018 30,170 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,749 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 17,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LXR is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

FG12 LXR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FG12 LXR safe to buy?

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