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FJ12 WGG

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,820 mi
Last recorded123,820 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WGG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 113,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,111 miles

Front 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,257 miles

Condensation in nearside headlight

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,687 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 74,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,991 miles

Brake warning system indicates a fault

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 53,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning system indicates a fault

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 14,244 miles

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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FJ12 WGG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ12 WGG, 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 FJ12 WGG registered?

FJ12 WGG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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