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WK12 FCY

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,156 mi
Last recorded124,156 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 FCY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 124,156 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both shock absorber boots split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber boot split

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber boot split

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,844 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 120,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,250 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 114,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

sun strip on top part of windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 110,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

sun strip on windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2020 110,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

sun strip on windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,271 miles

side windows and top of windscreen tinted.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,028 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2017 78,028 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,764 miles

Emissions not detected

Front Tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,631 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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WK12 FCY is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 WK12 FCY, 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 WK12 FCY registered?

WK12 FCY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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