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LD12 GLK

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,316 mi
Last recorded83,316 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 83,316 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 78,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 71,098 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,652 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 42,946 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,568 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,479 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 25,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer

Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GLK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

LD12 GLK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LD12 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 GLK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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