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WK12 FDE

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,746 mi
Last recorded109,746 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,746 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 109,742 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,683 miles

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 94,703 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 94,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper droplink cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,180 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 84,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front heat shied loose

Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,645 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 78,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,441 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,495 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 FDE is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

WK12 FDE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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