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EJ12 WFW

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,655 mi
Last recorded127,655 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 127,655 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 127,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2023 113,125 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 105,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 102,556 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 97,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,984 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded/breaking away

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 WFW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ12 WFW, 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 EJ12 WFW registered?

EJ12 WFW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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