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LD12 JHE

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,190 mi
Last recorded159,190 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 159,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 159,168 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 151,214 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2023 137,884 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 10 Oct 2022 124,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,078 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 87,295 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,808 miles

Emissions too low reading

Front Wipers slight smearing - aero

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m - worn on edge - no cords shown - 225 45 R17rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre 3m - worn on edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,064 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 JHE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

LD12 JHE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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