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FG12 MLU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,241 mi
Last recorded108,241 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 MLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,155 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 74,116 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,335 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED THRU OUT

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,258 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full underbody inspection.

Slight pitting on both rear brake discs. Efficiency ok.

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 MLU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

FG12 MLU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FG12 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 MLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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