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L88 BCG

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,697 mi
Last recorded100,697 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 BCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 100,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 98,149 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 95,435 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,533 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 93,533 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,716 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,641 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,669 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre perrished

Offside front tyre perrished

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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L88 BCG 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 L88 BCG, 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 L88 BCG registered?

L88 BCG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is L88 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 BCG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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