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WJ12 HXP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,995 mi
Last recorded72,995 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HXP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 72,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 69,835 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 69,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 57,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,901 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 21,235 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 HXP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

WJ12 HXP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 HXP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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