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FX12 NWH

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NWH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,381 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 72,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,833 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 68,833 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 64,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 59,955 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 54,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 50,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,053 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,456 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 24,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant bottle empty

the front tyres are worn smooth on the outer edges. advise there may be an allignment issue

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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FX12 NWH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FX12 NWH, 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 FX12 NWH registered?

FX12 NWH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is FX12 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 NWH 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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