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WN12 LYA

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,895 mi
Last recorded118,895 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 LYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 118,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip zone A lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 96,828 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working Mirror Repeator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip zone A lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,787 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper badly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,865 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,064 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)

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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WN12 LYA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WN12 LYA, 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 WN12 LYA registered?

WN12 LYA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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