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WJ12 CFL

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 CFL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 95,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 92,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,554 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 84,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (run-flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,156 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 66,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.900 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,029 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))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,452 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 45,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,320 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 CFL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

WJ12 CFL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is WJ12 CFL safe to buy?

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