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WL12 RYD

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,601 mi
Last recorded103,601 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 RYD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 103,601 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 100,823 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 96,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,605 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2021 90,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 86,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,049 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,515 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,109 miles

both sides rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,527 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 70,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RYD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RYD, 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 WL12 RYD registered?

WL12 RYD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is WL12 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 RYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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