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LA12 BZO

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,008 mi
Last recorded91,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 BZO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 91,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,709 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,551 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,482 miles

offside rear tyre wearing in center

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,226 miles

suspect nearside rear brake pad low

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,766 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge require attention soon

Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,572 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,891 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 28,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 26,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,265 miles

osr tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2015 20,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

osr tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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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LA12 BZO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LA12 BZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA12 BZO registered?

LA12 BZO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is LA12 BZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 BZO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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