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FH61 CHX

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,585 mi
Last recorded100,585 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 CHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 100,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 93,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slight corrosion/marks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear lower suspenion arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 84,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 77,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 60,297 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 60,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts to tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 54,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,733 miles

Front under cover broken

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 38,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,078 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,115 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,553 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,548 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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FH61 CHX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FH61 CHX, 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 FH61 CHX registered?

FH61 CHX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is FH61 CHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 CHX 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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