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FH12 AUV

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 AUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,466 miles

Small chip on windscreen, no affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,319 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2024 86,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,047 miles

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

no smoke detected no printout

Pass 2 Jun 2022 82,863 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 82,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,784 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 81,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,411 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

emissions 0.00

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,410 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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FH12 AUV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH12 AUV, 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 FH12 AUV registered?

FH12 AUV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is FH12 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 AUV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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