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LL12 DZH

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,537 mi
Last recorded104,537 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 DZH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,537 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 104,537 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,052 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing in tread

offside inner tie rod has very slight movement

Fail 25 Aug 2023 103,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing in tread

offside inner tie rod has very slight movement

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 93,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,880 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,175 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four wheels. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,452 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 23,148 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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LL12 DZH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LL12 DZH, 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 LL12 DZH registered?

LL12 DZH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is LL12 DZH safe to buy?

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