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FG12 XYR

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,961 mi
Last recorded183,961 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 183,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 172,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 164,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 153,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 141,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 128,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,380 miles

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

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

baby seat near side rear

front discs worn and rusty

off side wiper slight smear

Fail 20 Sep 2018 113,380 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

baby seat near side rear

front discs worn and rusty

off side wiper slight smear

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,699 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing and wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 87,697 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing and wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,079 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 XYR is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

FG12 XYR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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