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L31 GAS

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,070 mi
Last recorded96,070 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 GAS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,070 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,870 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON DUE TO TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 12 Dec 2024 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON DUE TO TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,453 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 77,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,577 miles

Rear Wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,761 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Mar 2022 65,761 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,944 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 25,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 13,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 6,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 6,438 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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L31 GAS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L31 GAS, 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 L31 GAS registered?

L31 GAS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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