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WX61 RFF

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,725 mi
Last recorded50,725 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 RFF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 50,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 48,450 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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WX61 RFF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX61 RFF, 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 WX61 RFF registered?

WX61 RFF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is WX61 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX61 RFF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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