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LL12 DZM

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,440 mi
Last recorded133,440 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 DZM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 133,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 133,440 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,359 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend renewal (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 118,359 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend renewal (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,012 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front both front tyre treads are wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lense deteriorated. recommend renewal (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 103,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front both front tyre treads are wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lense deteriorated. recommend renewal (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,166 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 91,152 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,064 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 66,064 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 May 2019 38,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,206 miles

wipers worn

Fail 23 Jul 2018 35,206 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 30 May 2017 30,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm & should be changed a.s.a.p (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & should be changed a.s.a.p (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 27,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DZM is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LL12 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

LL12 DZM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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