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LD12 EJK

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,515 mi
Last recorded66,515 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 EJK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,515 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 55,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 46,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 55,638 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 29,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,798 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,902 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 14,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,894 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 EJK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LD12 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

LD12 EJK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LD12 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 EJK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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