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WV12 YOY

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,193 mi
Last recorded90,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YOY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,193 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERBLADES JUDDERING EXCESSIVLY. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 55,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,100 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,097 miles

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

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 YOY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

WV12 YOY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WV12 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 YOY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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