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FL12 XJT

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,032 mi
Last recorded159,032 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XJT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 159,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 150,027 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 150,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 141,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 141,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear number plate has slight damage

boot lid secures but has movement due to loose fixing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 99,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 99,635 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,886 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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FL12 XJT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJT, 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 FL12 XJT registered?

FL12 XJT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is FL12 XJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 XJT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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