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FY12 LGK

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,102 mi
Last recorded162,102 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LGK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 162,102 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 142,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 142,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 127,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,482 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,169 miles

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

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

Offside 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
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FY12 LGK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY12 LGK, 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 FY12 LGK registered?

FY12 LGK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FY12 LGK safe to buy?

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