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WV12 YPR

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,666 mi
Last recorded65,666 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YPR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 65,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 61,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 57,227 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 205/50x17 front non runflat 225/45x17 rear runflat

Pass 24 May 2023 54,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Tyre size 205/50x17 front 225/45x17 rear runflat

Pass 20 May 2022 48,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 42,483 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 40,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,570 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,728 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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WV12 YPR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WV12 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

WV12 YPR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is WV12 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 YPR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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