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FY12 LFG

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,379 mi
Last recorded80,379 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LFG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,682 miles

N/S headlight condensated

Rear discs in poor condition

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel inner rim

Fail 31 Oct 2024 75,682 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs poor

N/S headlight condensated

Rear discs in poor condition

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel inner rim

Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 70,523 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working L E D (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,369 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,705 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 51,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,755 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 22,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,379 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

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 LFG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY12 LFG, 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

How do I check the history of FY12 LFG?

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What year was FY12 LFG registered?

FY12 LFG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FY12 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 LFG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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