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WG12 FVP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 FVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear differential slight leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,175 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear signs of crash damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,652 miles

no emissions detected

Fail 6 Nov 2018 87,643 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,449 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,201 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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WG12 FVP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

WG12 FVP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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