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LA12 ULO

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,544 mi
Last recorded62,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 ULO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,544 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front jack point pad missing

Fail 15 Jul 2025 62,544 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jack point pad missing

Pass 13 Jul 2024 60,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 56,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,251 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 52,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 46,852 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 46,852 miles

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

Engine oil low when presented for test.

Pass 14 May 2018 38,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,932 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,085 miles

N/S/F jacking point missing

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2016 24,084 miles

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

N/S/F jacking point missing

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,837 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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LA12 ULO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LA12 ULO, 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 LA12 ULO registered?

LA12 ULO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LA12 ULO safe to buy?

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