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WF12 TZL

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,574 mi
Last recorded99,574 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 TZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,574 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,997 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,026 miles

under-try fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 73,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 66,720 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 66,241 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,658 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,833 miles

nearside exterior mirror cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside exterior mirror cracked

offside front brake disc in poor condition

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 TZL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

WF12 TZL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for WF12 TZL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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