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WJ12 ENM

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ENM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 128,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 120,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 112,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly worn, scored & corroded, mainly on inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside both headlamp units (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link small split in rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge and wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly worn, scored & corroded, mainly on inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,532 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 95,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 80,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper bunp stop fallen apart

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

Offside Front Upper shock gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper bump stop fallen apart

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,351 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,072 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,207 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,882 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,889 miles

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

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

child seat fitted so unable to fully check adult seat belt

Fail 4 Mar 2015 20,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WJ12 ENM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

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

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