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WU12 OTL

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,303 mi
Last recorded100,303 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 OTL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Bump stop broken .

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,278 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,862 miles

hand brake warning light on

Fail 29 Sep 2022 75,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

hand brake warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,200 miles

+++ Zero Emissions - No Report +++

Pass 25 Sep 2018 22,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 6,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,467 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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WU12 OTL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WU12 OTL, 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 WU12 OTL registered?

WU12 OTL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is WU12 OTL safe to buy?

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