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W50 WRY

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 WRY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 122,203 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight splitting on rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight splitting on rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,159 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,115 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 28 Jun 2024 92,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre RF

Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,075 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 69,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,843 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,807 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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W50 WRY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W50 WRY, 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 W50 WRY registered?

W50 WRY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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