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H8 LCP

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,146 mi
Last recorded67,146 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 LCP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 67,146 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2024 59,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 59,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Secondary ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 52,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,492 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,150 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 27,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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H8 LCP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 H8 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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What year was H8 LCP registered?

H8 LCP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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