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E24 LAK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,669 mi
Last recorded119,669 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 LAK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 119,669 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 114,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 103,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 89,688 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 89,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,732 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,519 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,980 miles

plastic covers

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,150 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 20,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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
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E24 LAK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E24 LAK, 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 E24 LAK registered?

E24 LAK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is E24 LAK safe to buy?

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