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LL12 VGV

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking Handbrake lever has little reserve travel on limit at time of test

Undertray front to rear

Fail 9 Jan 2026 78,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking Handbrake lever has little reserve travel on limit at time of test

Undertray front to rear

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,072 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Handbrake lever has little reserve travel on limit at time of test

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Fail 14 Jan 2025 72,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Handbrake lever has little reserve travel on limit at time of test

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge tread on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 60,795 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,285 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,934 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 VGV 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 85.7%.

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 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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

LL12 VGV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is LL12 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL12 VGV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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