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LD12 AXN

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,721 mi
Last recorded101,721 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 AXN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 101,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 98,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,453 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,091 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 53,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,519 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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LD12 AXN is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD12 AXN, 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 LD12 AXN registered?

LD12 AXN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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