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GD12 LCZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 LCZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 100,837 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 100,836 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 99,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

creaking noise from steering

Pass 5 Mar 2024 97,047 miles

Brake pad warning on. Not re set after last pad change.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,354 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,568 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 19,611 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,878 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,335 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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GD12 LCZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 GD12 LCZ, 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 GD12 LCZ registered?

GD12 LCZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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