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WM12 FMC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,864 mi
Last recorded152,864 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 FMC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,864 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 152,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 146,443 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 124,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,123 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 109,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,470 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low bothsides (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,335 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 67,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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WM12 FMC 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 WM12 FMC, 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 WM12 FMC registered?

WM12 FMC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is WM12 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 FMC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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