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YA12 FCC

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 FCC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking oil/covered in grease or other materials (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking oil/covered in grease or other materials (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 102,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on the limit, strongly advise to replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil level low

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 94,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,754 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,614 miles

Rear advise n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers adrift

Rear advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads wearing on inner edge and small cracks between tread

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,352 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,278 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,717 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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YA12 FCC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YA12 FCC, 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 YA12 FCC registered?

YA12 FCC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is YA12 FCC safe to buy?

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