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WF12 WSW

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,316 mi
Last recorded136,316 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 136,316 miles

Adaptive headlight failure "ON"

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

TPMS light on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 136,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Adaptive headlight failure "ON"

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

TPMS light on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,809 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation on inside

TPMS light "on"

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

adaptive headlight failure "on"

Pass 10 Oct 2023 130,147 miles

Factory fitted undertrays, Obscuring some items.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inner side. (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,856 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,036 miles

nearside/offside rear tyre treads worn

Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,290 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s front fog lamp glass broken

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

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,458 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 WSW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

WF12 WSW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is WF12 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 WSW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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