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FP12 SYR

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,432 mi
Last recorded61,432 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 SYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 61,432 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 61,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,998 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 50,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,496 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 44,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 44,203 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 41,635 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 38,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 35,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 30,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 May 2017 25,413 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,317 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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FP12 SYR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FP12 SYR, 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 FP12 SYR registered?

FP12 SYR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is FP12 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 SYR 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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