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L321 TMP

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,596 mi
Last recorded112,596 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 TMP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 112,596 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,665 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,878 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inside edge

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 98,772 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,772 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,866 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,708 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 76,578 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,773 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,962 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 35,951 miles

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

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

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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L321 TMP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L321 TMP, 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 L321 TMP registered?

L321 TMP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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