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WG12 XXW

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,675 mi
Last recorded153,675 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 XXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 153,675 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 153,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 153,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 151,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,075 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 141,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,453 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 137,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 131,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired acceptable repair

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 225 40 18 runflat

Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,883 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2015 49,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screw in nearside front tyre

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 XXW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

WG12 XXW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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