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WJ12 UTE

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,606 mi
Last recorded122,606 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 118,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,514 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,711 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 111,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 107,630 miles

Nearside headlight condensed

Fail 16 Sep 2021 107,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlight condensed

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on shoulder

Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,236 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 7 Sep 2018 99,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,829 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,779 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

park brake efficiency only just met (19%)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 86,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

park brake efficiency only just met (19%)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UTE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

WJ12 UTE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is WJ12 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 UTE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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