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FG12 NUK

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,502 mi
Last recorded69,502 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NUK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 69,502 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 66,459 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 62,928 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,674 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2023 59,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,302 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,574 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 47,466 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 47,466 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,197 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 39,852 miles

Front tyres deteriorated. cracked and split in tread area.

Rear tyres low 3.00mm and wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 32,100 miles

Front tyres deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,708 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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FG12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

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

Is FG12 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 NUK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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