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FD61 WVB

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,942 mi
Last recorded149,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 WVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,942 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 149,942 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 139,805 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,236 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 132,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 126,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 105,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,222 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads on limit

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,847 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edged

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,410 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD61 WVB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD61 WVB, 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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FD61 WVB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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