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WG61 JPU

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,078 mi
Last recorded108,078 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 JPU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,078 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,078 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,076 miles

Emissions not tested dpf tampering and major leak from front flex (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. brackets also missing from filter (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated badly

Pass 12 Sep 2020 102,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,328 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,221 miles

Front brake pads close to wear sensor

Front washer jets poor

Rear brake pads close to wear sensor

Offside Front play in steering rack suspect steering rack loose unable to see as undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads close to wear sensor

Front washer jets poor

Rear brake pads close to wear sensor

Offside Front play in steering rack suspect steering rack loose unable to see as undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,379 miles

hand brake slightly high

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JPU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JPU, 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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WG61 JPU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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