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FY12 FHT

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FHT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail lamp has slight damage

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 93,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water ingress (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail lamp has slight damage

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 90,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens has slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,597 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,312 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

engine oil low

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,451 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 27 Mar 2019 67,912 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,663 miles

Front both tyres worn slightly low on outer

rear wiper split

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under cover's fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted top and bottom obscuring some components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,501 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres devoid of tread on edges.

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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FY12 FHT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FY12 FHT, 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 FY12 FHT registered?

FY12 FHT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FY12 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 FHT 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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