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FM12 GMF

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,570 mi
Last recorded146,570 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 146,570 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2025 143,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 139,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 136,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 3 mm tread

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2022 132,572 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,883 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 126,883 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working In door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,486 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 81,638 miles

Both front tyres feathered on outer edge

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,813 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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FM12 GMF is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FM12 GMF, 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 FM12 GMF registered?

FM12 GMF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is FM12 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 GMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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