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WG12 BVK

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,976 mi
Last recorded27,976 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 BVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 27,976 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2025 26,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 25,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 23,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 21,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 19,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 19,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 18,163 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 17,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 11,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 14,089 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 11,248 miles

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

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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WG12 BVK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG12 BVK, 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 WG12 BVK registered?

WG12 BVK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is WG12 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 BVK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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