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L17 CJV

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,878 mi
Last recorded146,878 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 CJV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 146,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 142,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 139,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 135,108 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,568 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 128,568 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,059 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,834 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,489 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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L17 CJV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L17 CJV, 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 L17 CJV registered?

L17 CJV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is L17 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 CJV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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