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WP61 OBY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,384 mi
Last recorded95,384 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 OBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,384 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2023 95,345 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,725 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,554 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2019 76,645 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 68,389 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,087 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,320 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and n/side rear tyres on 3 mm

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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WP61 OBY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WP61 OBY, 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 WP61 OBY registered?

WP61 OBY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is WP61 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 OBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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