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WF12 LFR

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,874 mi
Last recorded122,874 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LFR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 92,035 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,598 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,745 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge e

Fail 13 Feb 2018 39,740 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge e

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,660 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,849 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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 LFR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

WF12 LFR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WF12 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 LFR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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