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DT05 LST

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,571 mi
Last recorded192,571 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT05 LST
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 192,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners again ()

TPMS indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 6 Oct 2023 173,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 173,751 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 156,068 miles

Clutch pedal vibrating when depressed

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 156,061 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter/number spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter/number spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal vibrating when depressed

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 139,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 128,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,196 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn, front no plate cracked,

Fail 22 Jun 2018 96,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

front brake discs lipped and worn, front no plate cracked,

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,979 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 70,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DT05 LST is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DT05 LST, 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.

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What year was DT05 LST registered?

DT05 LST is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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