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FW12 TCO

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,449 mi
Last recorded144,449 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 TCO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 144,449 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracked deteriorated worn movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced front and rear reg lamps very dim advised replacement (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights low limit

Fail 31 Jan 2026 144,449 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracked deteriorated worn movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced front and rear reg lamps very dim advised replacement (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights low limit

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition replaced now as soon as test finished fitted privately customer has had it changed today and is and or will be replaced before collection of vehicle (3.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 144,441 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer lower bushes both sides deteriorated movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view approximately 3-4cm in length but is curved (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn parking brake grabbing - rear brake discs are corroded service brakes are binding slightly (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rods have slight both sides

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges - and nearside front 3 tyres in total on borderline between 1.7mm and 2mm (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights level device working aims on limits

Windscreen wiper blade defective all rear worn screens polished (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 131,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer lower bushes both sides deteriorated movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative was disconnected - connected now noisy constantly once operated for approximately 3mins but working correctly (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative was disconnected - connected now noisy constantly once operated for approximately 3mins but working correctly (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view approximately 3-4cm in length but is curved (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn parking brake grabbing - rear brake discs are corroded service brakes are binding slightly (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rods have slight both sides

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges - and nearside front 3 tyres in total on borderline between 1.7mm and 2mm (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights level device working aims on limits

Windscreen wiper blade defective all rear worn screens polished (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 117,681 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly at inner edge

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 117,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,288 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 103,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 83,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 61,417 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f/ tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pads replacement light needs reseting

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 49,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,507 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,394 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,507 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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FW12 TCO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FW12 TCO, 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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FW12 TCO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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