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DS12 LLW

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,594 mi
Last recorded86,594 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LLW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 80,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 64,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 53,865 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,340 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 8,159 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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DS12 LLW is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 DS12 LLW, 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 DS12 LLW registered?

DS12 LLW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DS12 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 LLW 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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