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LA11 ALA

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,417 mi
Last recorded72,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA11 ALA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 72,417 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 66,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,211 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 58,505 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2022 55,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2022 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,881 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,562 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,897 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LA11 ALA is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LA11 ALA, 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 LA11 ALA registered?

LA11 ALA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is LA11 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA11 ALA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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