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HV12 LCU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,533 mi
Last recorded143,533 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 LCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 143,533 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 142,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 116,085 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 116,043 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 105,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 89,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 89,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,639 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,057 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,245 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,141 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,802 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low both edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,257 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear brake pads wearing low.

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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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HV12 LCU 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 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 HV12 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 HV12 LCU registered?

HV12 LCU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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