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K9 WLJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,342 mi
Last recorded78,342 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 78,342 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,123 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,849 miles

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,993 miles

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,794 miles

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

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,074 miles

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,970 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,930 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,104 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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K9 WLJ 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 100%.

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 K9 WLJ, 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 K9 WLJ registered?

K9 WLJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is K9 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 WLJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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