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ST61 FUB

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,450 mi
Last recorded112,450 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 FUB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,450 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 112,450 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 108,273 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 68,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm change needed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 38,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST61 FUB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST61 FUB, 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 ST61 FUB registered?

ST61 FUB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is ST61 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 FUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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