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WF12 JZV

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,946 mi
Last recorded95,946 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 JZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,946 miles

offside rear tyre edge slight wear

Fail 12 Jan 2026 95,946 miles

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

nearside front edge worn

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,071 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 83,842 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,204 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 72,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,427 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 69,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,029 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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WF12 JZV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

WF12 JZV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WF12 JZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 JZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF12 JZV have outstanding finance?

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