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GV12 LCU

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 75,202 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 75,202 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,284 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,385 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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GV12 LCU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GV12 LCU, 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 GV12 LCU registered?

GV12 LCU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is GV12 LCU safe to buy?

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