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WR12 BFA

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,936 mi
Last recorded199,936 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 BFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 199,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 194,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 188,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 188,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 173,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 147,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 147,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,892 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,539 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 20,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 19,304 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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WR12 BFA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

WR12 BFA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is WR12 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 BFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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