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WG12 HKZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,921 mi
Last recorded131,921 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 131,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Chalked for reference (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Very Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Its Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Very Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

TPS Light On

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,529 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 91,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,371 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection Of Some Items.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,041 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)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection Of Some Items.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HKZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKZ, 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 WG12 HKZ registered?

WG12 HKZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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