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L20 LEP

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,723 mi
Last recorded67,723 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 LEP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 67,723 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 63,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,605 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 59,605 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 55,468 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,837 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 37,230 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 37,230 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 35,270 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 35,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,570 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 30,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 24,663 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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L20 LEP is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L20 LEP, 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 L20 LEP registered?

L20 LEP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is L20 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 LEP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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