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FG12 RAU

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

231,257 mi
Last recorded231,257 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 RAU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 231,257 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension control arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 214,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 188,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 160,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2019 146,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,275 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 114,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,876 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 RAU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RAU, 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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What year was FG12 RAU registered?

FG12 RAU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is FG12 RAU safe to buy?

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