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WF12 FDU

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,592 mi
Last recorded153,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 153,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 151,854 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 151,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 151,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,475 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 149,467 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,910 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 130,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 115,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,138 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 92,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,165 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Central Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,593 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 51,591 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 49,311 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 48,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WF12 FDU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF12 FDU, 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 WF12 FDU registered?

WF12 FDU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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