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WF12 LFT

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

204,692 mi
Last recorded204,692 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LFT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 204,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 196,865 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 187,573 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 179,199 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 171,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 164,976 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 154,827 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 145,499 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 132,726 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 113,354 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 93,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2015 93,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front brake discs worn

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 LFT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

WF12 LFT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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