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FL12 YGX

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 YGX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing deteriorating

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2022 106,252 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,252 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,739 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 94,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,375 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,643 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 72,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,964 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-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,837 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,697 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 YGX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

FL12 YGX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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