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FW12 TKY

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 TKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,375 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 71,373 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 58,869 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,432 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 43,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,268 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,903 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 36,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,189 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,759 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 30,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,821 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 25,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,198 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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 TKY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TKY, 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 FW12 TKY registered?

FW12 TKY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is FW12 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 TKY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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