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WG12 XCR

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,949 mi
Last recorded140,949 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 XCR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,949 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 140,949 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,366 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 120,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,585 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel

nearside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 29 Aug 2018 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel

nearside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

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 XCR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

WG12 XCR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is WG12 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 XCR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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