MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section , front (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
o/s handbrake effort low
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section , front (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
o/s handbrake effort low
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35r18 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP12 LHV 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 70.6%.
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 SP12 LHV, 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 SP12 LHV registered?
SP12 LHV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.
Is SP12 LHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP12 LHV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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