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WV12 LJF

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,430 mi
Last recorded134,430 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 LJF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,430 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 153,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 143,656 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 132,645 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 132,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 119,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,810 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,469 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 107,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50ZR17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,269 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,780 miles

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,780 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,417 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,595 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 36,595 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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WV12 LJF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WV12 LJF, 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 WV12 LJF registered?

WV12 LJF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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