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WN12 UXJ

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 UXJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 29,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,063 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 25,583 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,253 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 23,248 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,365 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,778 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,447 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,008 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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WN12 UXJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WN12 UXJ, 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

How do I check the history of WN12 UXJ?

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What year was WN12 UXJ registered?

WN12 UXJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is WN12 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 UXJ 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.

Does WN12 UXJ have outstanding finance?

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