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SM62 FKL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,718 mi
Last recorded75,718 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 FKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 75,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear weak Handbrake performance

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,748 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,330 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,730 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 56,730 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s r have cracking in the tread area

Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,490 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 44,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,118 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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SM62 FKL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM62 FKL, 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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What year was SM62 FKL registered?

SM62 FKL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SM62 FKL safe to buy?

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