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LE07 MEL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,600 mi
Last recorded112,600 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE07 MEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,600 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 106,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,627 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 95,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

emissions too low to record

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

prop shaft rear coupling worn

Pass 12 Jun 2021 82,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

emissions too low to record

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,343 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,463 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Apr 2017 35,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 15,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LE07 MEL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LE07 MEL, 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 LE07 MEL registered?

LE07 MEL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LE07 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE07 MEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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