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LD62 WYY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,011 mi
Last recorded109,011 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 WYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 109,011 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2026 109,011 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,174 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,555 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2019 58,555 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,979 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2017 39,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 33,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake Discs worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,827 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 29,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LD62 WYY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LD62 WYY, 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 LD62 WYY registered?

LD62 WYY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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