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EJ12 WFP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,908 mi
Last recorded162,908 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 WFP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 162,908 miles

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

Offside Front Door damaged

Offside Front Sill damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 152,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 144,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 135,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 135,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 115,417 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 115,417 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,582 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 44,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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EJ12 WFP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ12 WFP, 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 EJ12 WFP registered?

EJ12 WFP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is EJ12 WFP safe to buy?

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