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FP12 VYS

2012 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,442 mi
Last recorded152,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31883,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VYS
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 152,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 152,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 147,769 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 146,952 miles

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 1 Jun 2023 138,781 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 138,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 116,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 109,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2018 90,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,826 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,831 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn to 5mm on outer pad

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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FP12 VYS is a 2012 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,554 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP12 VYS registered?

FP12 VYS is a 2012 BMW 318, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is FP12 VYS safe to buy?

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