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WJ12 CEY

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,099 mi
Last recorded132,099 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 CEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 132,099 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 120,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,660 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 113,381 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 104,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,024 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 103,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 102,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,493 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated on dash.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 88,724 miles

Break light (Red) on dashboard, breaks all around ok, also break fluid level, both sensors ok, or need it to reset rear break pads.

Offside Front Inner Steering rack arm slightly play.

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 79,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 79,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,340 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,804 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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WJ12 CEY is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ12 CEY, 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 WJ12 CEY registered?

WJ12 CEY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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