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LD12 AXY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,733 mi
Last recorded133,733 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 AXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 133,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch liner loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 126,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 118,685 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 22 May 2024 118,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 May 2023 105,395 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 4 May 2023 105,369 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 34,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LD12 AXY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD12 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

LD12 AXY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is LD12 AXY safe to buy?

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