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FH12 RMY

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,749 mi
Last recorded152,749 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 RMY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 152,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Fail 19 Nov 2024 152,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 17 Nov 2023 146,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 134,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 131,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

all seats should be in the upright position prior to test

coolant level on minimum mark

Fail 18 Dec 2021 131,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

all seats should be in the upright position prior to test

coolant level on minimum mark

Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,513 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 125,231 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Slightly damaged but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly damaged but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2018 121,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 166,468 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,966 miles

Exhaust flexible joint has gone weak causing exhaust to vibrate and rattle.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,719 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs badly lipped

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 RMY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FH12 RMY, 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 FH12 RMY registered?

FH12 RMY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is FH12 RMY safe to buy?

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