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WD12 UXY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,599 mi
Last recorded120,599 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 UXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,599 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 111,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,876 miles

Front and Rear brake pad sensor wires badly routed and not fully clipped in

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus a cut / tear side wall (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,414 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 UXY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WD12 UXY, 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 WD12 UXY registered?

WD12 UXY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is WD12 UXY safe to buy?

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