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DL12 JLU

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,056 mi
Last recorded69,056 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 JLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,056 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,817 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 46,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,072 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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DL12 JLU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DL12 JLU, 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 DL12 JLU registered?

DL12 JLU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is DL12 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 JLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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