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L12 DTD

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,204 mi
Last recorded117,204 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 DTD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 117,204 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

front exhaust flexable pipe broken but not leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2025 108,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,076 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 78,592 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 78,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,493 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,330 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,846 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 47,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L12 DTD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L12 DTD, 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 L12 DTD registered?

L12 DTD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is L12 DTD safe to buy?

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