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SM62 FOT

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,829 mi
Last recorded62,829 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 FOT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 62,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 62,824 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 57,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2022 57,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded inner face

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Jul 2021 52,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded inner face

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,326 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 51,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,758 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 41,343 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside rear tyre (245/35/18)

sill trims fitted

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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SM62 FOT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM62 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

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

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