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LD12 GHV

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,069 mi
Last recorded59,069 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 GHV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,069 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing bald on the inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2025 57,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing bald on the inner edge

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 55,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,686 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 54,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 43,888 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 43,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Offside Rear nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Fail 11 Jun 2018 32,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Offside Rear nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,548 miles

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 23,228 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,528 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 19,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GHV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

LD12 GHV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LD12 GHV safe to buy?

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