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FM12 CPN

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,255 mi
Last recorded149,255 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 CPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 149,255 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Has been opened and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner and front lower arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing Snapped off (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage deformed Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filter has been hit/ damaged

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 Wheel arch liner

Radiator insecure

Pass 15 May 2024 135,454 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2024 135,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2023 123,657 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 123,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 112,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 106,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 100,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,162 miles

brake warning light on dashboard

Front both brake hose mounting brackets fouling suspension

Fail 18 Jun 2019 93,162 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

brake warning light on dashboard

Front both brake hose mounting brackets fouling suspension

Fail 7 Jun 2019 93,140 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired also brake disc rubbing on carrier (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on dashboard

Fail 4 May 2019 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear arm outer fixing insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front lower valance split

Nearside headlamp slightly low

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

brake warning light on dashboard

registration plate slightly incorrectly spaced

Pass 3 May 2018 84,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2017 80,747 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,447 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn both edges away to 0mm

Fail 30 Jun 2015 69,728 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn both edges away to 0mm

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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FM12 CPN is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FM12 CPN, 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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FM12 CPN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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