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W20 WLF

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,082 mi
Last recorded170,082 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 WLF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 170,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 170,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front road wheel very close to shock absorber body, has had slight contact.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 160,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 153,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,233 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 149,970 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected n/s and o/s (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak gear box

Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,272 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 144,272 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 133,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 133,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 66,721 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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W20 WLF is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W20 WLF, 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 W20 WLF registered?

W20 WLF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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