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LD12 GJE

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,738 mi
Last recorded154,738 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 GJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 154,738 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 154,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 145,720 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Brake Reaction Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 145,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Brake Reaction Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 131,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 125,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 125,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 115,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,440 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 43,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 GJE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

LD12 GJE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is LD12 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 GJE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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