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AF12 WYK

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,900 mi
Last recorded133,900 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 133,900 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 133,900 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 122,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 122,804 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 107,304 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and nsr ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,050 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,917 miles

Front brake linings getting low

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

Rear brake linings getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2017 53,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,012 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,627 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,491 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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AF12 WYK 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 84.6%.

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 AF12 WYK, 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 AF12 WYK registered?

AF12 WYK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2012.

Is AF12 WYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WYK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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