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WL12 DWC

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,480 mi
Last recorded60,480 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 60,480 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2026 59,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% NSF 315KG. OSF 230KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHED. 205/50 17 RUNFLATS. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING STIFF. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGES AND PERISHED. 205/50 17 RUNFLATS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 205/50 17 RUNFLATS. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN PITTED AND SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 59,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% NSF 315KG. OSF 230KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHED. 205/50 17 RUNFLATS. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING STIFF. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGES AND PERISHED. 205/50 17 RUNFLATS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 205/50 17 RUNFLATS. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN PITTED AND SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 49,046 miles

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 11 May 2024 45,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 42,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 39,718 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 36,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 35,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 32,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,900 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,198 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged, cords or ply not exposed, advise only

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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WL12 DWC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WL12 DWC, 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 WL12 DWC registered?

WL12 DWC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is WL12 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 DWC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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