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FG12 UHL

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,611 mi
Last recorded105,611 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 105,611 miles

TPS light on

Fail 17 Jul 2024 105,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

TPS light on

Pass 17 Jul 2023 110,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 92,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 91,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,104 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 80,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside rear approx 2mm remaining on visible pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged & offside rear & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Fail 17 Jul 2018 39,582 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached outer pinch nut & bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside rear approx 2mm remaining on visible pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged & offside rear & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,303 miles

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 UHL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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