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AV12 WFE

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,974 mi
Last recorded100,974 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WFE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,604 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 94,604 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,601 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 77,189 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,342 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 72,342 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 64,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 58,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 52,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,737 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,642 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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AV12 WFE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV12 WFE, 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 AV12 WFE registered?

AV12 WFE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AV12 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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