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WN62 SBX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 SBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear abs rings have slight scuff marks

Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,792 miles

rear abs reluctor rings showing slight signs of damage

Fail 9 Dec 2024 114,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside parking brake weaker than Offside

rear abs reluctor rings showing slight signs of damage

Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 105,379 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,121 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 92,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread and Slight Edge Wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread and Slight Edge Wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 85,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,526 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,406 miles

nail in n/side rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,414 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,402 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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WN62 SBX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WN62 SBX, 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 WN62 SBX registered?

WN62 SBX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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