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FN12 WRV

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,763 mi
Last recorded38,763 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WRV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 38,763 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 36,906 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 34,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 31,026 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 May 2021 28,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,440 miles

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 9 Mar 2018 17,351 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,363 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 161,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,519 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,017 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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FN12 WRV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FN12 WRV, 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 FN12 WRV registered?

FN12 WRV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is FN12 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 WRV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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