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WG61 ONW

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 ONW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,872 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,572 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,419 miles

Offside Front Slight play at wheel

Fail 30 Aug 2023 77,419 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play at wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,931 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 61,931 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,030 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 56,030 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,001 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,754 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,229 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

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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WG61 ONW is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 WG61 ONW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG61 ONW registered?

WG61 ONW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is WG61 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 ONW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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