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G8 LAS

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LAS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 60,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 42,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 30,133 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,289 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 25,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,262 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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G8 LAS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 G8 LAS, 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 G8 LAS registered?

G8 LAS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is G8 LAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 LAS 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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