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FG62 HYO

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 HYO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 104,460 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 3 Mar 2026 104,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s sill cover is missing

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,256 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

rear brake pads starting to wear

rear o/s tyre starting to war

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 27 Feb 2025 97,256 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear

rear o/s tyre starting to war

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,775 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 85,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,675 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,675 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,182 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,743 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 65,742 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 13 Jun 2019 54,982 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,443 miles

Front nearside & offside tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,340 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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FG62 HYO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG62 HYO, 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 FG62 HYO registered?

FG62 HYO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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