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WN12 WMJ

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,675 mi
Last recorded113,675 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 113,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 105,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirrer (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper broken

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Front head light broken

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,796 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

Advise o/s/f tyre 4mm tread depth and wearing edges

Advise o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

Advise rear b/pads 70% worn

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,986 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,418 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 57,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 57,573 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 33,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 18,008 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 18,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 3,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 1,097 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 WMJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMJ, 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 WN12 WMJ registered?

WN12 WMJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is WN12 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 WMJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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