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LD12 EVP

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,356 mi
Last recorded94,356 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 EVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,356 miles

Front fog lamp lenses damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2025 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamp lenses damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 86,299 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 81,472 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))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 81,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 76,263 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 76,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,651 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 43,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,126 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 34,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,945 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 6,470 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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LD12 EVP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EVP, 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 LD12 EVP registered?

LD12 EVP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LD12 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 EVP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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