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WK12 WBZ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 WBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 102,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,984 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 95,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,164 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,321 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner not secure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,896 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,267 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 WBZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK12 WBZ, 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 WK12 WBZ registered?

WK12 WBZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is WK12 WBZ safe to buy?

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