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FL12 UBZ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,811 mi
Last recorded91,811 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 UBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 91,811 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 83,603 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,924 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 64,918 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,956 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to min requirement 2mm with slight sidewall bulge/damage

rear brake pads worn low 2-3mm

screenwash weak pressure

Fail 16 Nov 2018 56,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn close to min requirement 2mm with slight sidewall bulge/damage

rear brake pads worn low 2-3mm

screenwash weak pressure

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,674 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)

under-tray fitted obscuring inspection of certain components

Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,147 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front and nearside rear tyres are non run flat

brake warning light on

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 38,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front and nearside rear tyres are non run flat

brake warning light on

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL12 UBZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL12 UBZ, 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 FL12 UBZ registered?

FL12 UBZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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