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WG61 HCK

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,640 mi
Last recorded103,640 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 HCK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 103,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2025 99,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2024 93,206 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 88,925 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 88,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,121 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,864 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 55,662 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 55,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,694 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,588 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,843 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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WG61 HCK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG61 HCK, 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 WG61 HCK registered?

WG61 HCK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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