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420 WDE

2012 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,426 mi
Last recorded55,426 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 WDE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 55,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 55,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not illuminating number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 51,561 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 47,836 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,850 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,022 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,601 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 35,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 29,361 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner tread and small cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 26 Nov 2018 19,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 12,019 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 17,272 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays 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
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420 WDE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol 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 420 WDE, 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 420 WDE registered?

420 WDE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is 420 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 420 WDE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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