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WR12 KMV

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 161,247 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 161,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 150,012 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2022 145,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,443 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 133,443 miles

Boot lid component insecure not operating as intended (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 121,666 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 121,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 109,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 101,485 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 92,299 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 92,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 86,294 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 86,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KMV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR12 KMV, 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 WR12 KMV registered?

WR12 KMV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is WR12 KMV safe to buy?

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