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GV12 LCP

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,342 mi
Last recorded153,342 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LCP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 153,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 146,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,077 miles

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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,556 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 118,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,849 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 104,838 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,249 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,249 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,142 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,045 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,760 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GV12 LCP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV12 LCP, 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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GV12 LCP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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