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DS61 WRJ

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,264 mi
Last recorded115,264 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 WRJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,264 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and sursenion arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported cable tied in place (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,126 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 108,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,690 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 84,604 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,816 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2016 37,592 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,220 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

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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DS61 WRJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DS61 WRJ, 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 DS61 WRJ registered?

DS61 WRJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is DS61 WRJ safe to buy?

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