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WD12 REU

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,156 mi
Last recorded66,156 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 REU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 66,156 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 64,968 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 64,968 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 64,097 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 64,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts .....pump working ....bottle full ....? (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,843 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 62,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 61,042 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 61,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,159 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 58,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 53,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 48,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,226 miles

Front tyres cracked in between tread blocks replace asap

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 39,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,988 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 31,185 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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WD12 REU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WD12 REU, 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 WD12 REU registered?

WD12 REU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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