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WJ12 FZN

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,807 mi
Last recorded53,807 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 53,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,584 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 49,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,636 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,207 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON N/S/REAR TYRE INNER EDGE

Fail 27 Aug 2020 46,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT WEAR ON N/S/REAR TYRE INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,208 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 29,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside hand brake low performance

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,328 miles

offside hand brake low performance

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 FZN 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 78.6%.

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 WJ12 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

WJ12 FZN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 FZN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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