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L40 KEH

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 KEH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 106,852 miles

Central Front undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,930 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,598 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 119,035 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brether pipe broken rocker cover

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

bonnet release stiff

Pass 7 Oct 2023 101,388 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight loose upper brackets broken

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 101,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlight loose upper brackets broken

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,080 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight loose upper brackets broken

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

rear tyres on 3 mm / nearside wearing inner

Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,146 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front ytres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 84,792 miles

wear outer edge n/side front tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2021 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wear outer edge n/side front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,171 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,239 miles

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

o/side rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,284 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 58,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,250 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 48,250 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 48,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,222 miles

Kerb damage to n/s/f inner tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 37,450 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,511 miles

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

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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L40 KEH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 L40 KEH, 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 L40 KEH registered?

L40 KEH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is L40 KEH safe to buy?

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