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WX12 ZGH

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 ZGH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 89,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring rubber pad damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 89,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring rubber pad damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 84,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,881 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,583 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,857 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre . inner tyre wall cuts

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner tyre tread area

Offside Rear tyre . worn slightly low inner tyre tread area

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,310 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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WX12 ZGH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WX12 ZGH, 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 WX12 ZGH registered?

WX12 ZGH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is WX12 ZGH safe to buy?

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