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SP12 LHA

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,073 mi
Last recorded82,073 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 LHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 77,737 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,423 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,863 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Mar 2022 64,863 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Apr 2021 63,050 miles

parking brake efficiency lower on offside

rear tyres cracking between treads

slight wear on front brake discs

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,995 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured 3.0mm tread in middle ()

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

front brake pads appear about 3/4 worn or more

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing more outer edge

parking brake efficiency lower on offside

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,871 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured 3.0mm tread in middle ()

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

front brake pads appear about 3/4 worn or more

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing more outer edge

parking brake efficiency lower on offside

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,057 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2018 54,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,312 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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SP12 LHA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP12 LHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP12 LHA registered?

SP12 LHA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is SP12 LHA safe to buy?

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