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WF12 FZR

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 96,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 93,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 88,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,665 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,024 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 78,024 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 36,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FZR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WF12 FZR, 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 WF12 FZR registered?

WF12 FZR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is WF12 FZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 FZR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF12 FZR have outstanding finance?

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