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WF12 XKB

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 XKB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 89,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,676 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,614 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,864 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 73,394 miles

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

Offside Front Damage to tyre outer side wall

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering joint

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

Pass 9 May 2018 71,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge and has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 May 2017 68,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 67,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 67,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 61,111 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 XKB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

WF12 XKB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is WF12 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 XKB 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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