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DS61 WRR

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,406 mi
Last recorded145,406 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 WRR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 145,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on plug for headlight nearside front

front exhaust flexi has slight blow

Fail 25 Apr 2026 145,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam corrosion on plug for headlight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on plug for headlight nearside front

front exhaust flexi has slight blow

Pass 7 Apr 2025 135,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 135,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 128,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,425 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,485 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,999 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,576 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,063 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 WRR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRR, 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 DS61 WRR registered?

DS61 WRR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is DS61 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 WRR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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