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LL12 VBM

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,861 mi
Last recorded126,861 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 118,980 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 118,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 94,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,354 miles

Emissions too clean passed could not print out reading.

Engine cover, Under trays and Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 88,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Emissions too clean passed could not print out reading.

Engine cover, Under trays and Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,433 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,393 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 26,393 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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LL12 VBM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBM, 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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LL12 VBM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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