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DU62 LDY

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,568 mi
Last recorded105,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 LDY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 105,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,153 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,306 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 87,306 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 87,306 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,315 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 81,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres cracked in tread

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,522 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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DU62 LDY 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 76.9%.

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 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 DU62 LDY, 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 DU62 LDY registered?

DU62 LDY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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