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W111 FNO

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 FNO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 107,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,879 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 96,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,744 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,644 miles

both rear suspension bump stops poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,816 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2018 53,501 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2018 53,501 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing unevenly

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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W111 FNO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red 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 W111 FNO, 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 W111 FNO registered?

W111 FNO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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