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W23 NEE

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,350 mi
Last recorded80,350 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 NEE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 80,350 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,736 miles

Nearside Condensation in headlamp

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 73,736 miles

Nearside Condensation in headlamp

Nearside Front Position lamp missing Bulb missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,556 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,819 miles

Condensation in N/S headlamp

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,309 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,603 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 48,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,323 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 14,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,441 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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W23 NEE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver 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 W23 NEE, 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 W23 NEE registered?

W23 NEE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is W23 NEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W23 NEE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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