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L25 UCC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,953 mi
Last recorded164,953 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 UCC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 164,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,982 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 146,831 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,465 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,894 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 92,893 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,402 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 81,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not fitted (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID'S fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not fitted (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,154 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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L25 UCC 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 L25 UCC, 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 L25 UCC registered?

L25 UCC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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