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LL12 SYU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,094 mi
Last recorded118,094 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 SYU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 118,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 103,203 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2024 103,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,476 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 78,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,738 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 76,738 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,779 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,088 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 59,088 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,897 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SYU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

LL12 SYU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is LL12 SYU safe to buy?

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