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LD12 UAO

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,447 mi
Last recorded154,447 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 154,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 138,637 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front number plate deteriorated

front tyres going out off shape

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside front door damaged

rear discs poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2021 138,637 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front discs poor condition

front number plate deteriorated

front tyres going out off shape

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside front door damaged

rear discs poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,331 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 102,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 81,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Front Outer Nearside and Offside tyre sidewall have cuts

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,485 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has an inner and outer wear

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,858 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad/handbrake warning lights on

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre cracking

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 UAO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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