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WR12 AVK

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,688 mi
Last recorded109,688 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 AVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 109,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration lamp dim

Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration lamp Dim

Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,325 miles

Offside Rear registration lamp dim

Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 100,492 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,079 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 72,299 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2018 72,299 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light bulb inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2016 55,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,309 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 47,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WR12 AVK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR12 AVK, 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 WR12 AVK registered?

WR12 AVK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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