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WJ12 UCZ

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UCZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 103,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished almost to cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

possible engine or gear box mount fault unable to see due to floor covers

Fail 26 Nov 2025 103,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished almost to cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

possible engine or gear box mount fault unable to see due to floor covers

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 100,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,589 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,011 miles

n/s headlight had water in it

o/s track rod has slight movement

Fail 7 Dec 2022 94,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s headlight had water in it

o/s track rod has slight movement

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 91,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2021 90,438 miles

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

Front undertray covers obstructing view of some components

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 87,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 May 2019 82,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2018 78,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 69,664 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 69,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 56,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 23 May 2016 56,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 25 May 2015 47,231 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 UCZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

WJ12 UCZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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