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WJ12 EOC

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,879 mi
Last recorded100,879 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 EOC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 100,879 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,470 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 95,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge / slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge / slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,772 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,161 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 EOC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EOC, 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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What year was WJ12 EOC registered?

WJ12 EOC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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