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FH12 XCP

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on edges and slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 85,518 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on edges and slight cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,919 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front h/lamp water ingress

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 82,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp type cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front h/lamp water ingress

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,223 miles

Nearside Front h/lamp water ingress

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 76,217 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front h/lamp water ingress

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 71,422 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 71,408 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,874 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 66,873 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2018 45,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,687 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,391 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 XCP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

FH12 XCP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is FH12 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 XCP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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