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WF12 LSJ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,125 mi
Last recorded55,125 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,125 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,565 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 47,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen washers weak

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,274 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2021 36,694 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2020 34,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,266 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,297 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 28,297 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2017 24,004 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 18,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,220 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 LSJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

WF12 LSJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is WF12 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 LSJ 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.

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