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FP12 VYO

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,657 mi
Last recorded62,657 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 62,657 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2024 62,649 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,283 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,171 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 55,533 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 55,741 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 53,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Too close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 48,322 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,993 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 43,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,535 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 VYO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FP12 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

FP12 VYO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is FP12 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VYO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP12 VYO have outstanding finance?

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