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FL12 YFG

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,045 mi
Last recorded105,045 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 YFG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,045 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 96,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,715 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Gaitor Split

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

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Perished

Offside Front Suspension Gaitor Split

Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Perished

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,322 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,068 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,228 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,156 miles

EML light illuminated

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 YFG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FL12 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

FL12 YFG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FL12 YFG safe to buy?

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