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LA61 DXH

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,339 mi
Last recorded110,339 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 DXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,339 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 110,339 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,614 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,226 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 85,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Feb 2020 79,180 miles

Headlamp switch not turning off lights

Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,450 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,320 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,805 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LA61 DXH 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 83.3%.

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 LA61 DXH, 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 LA61 DXH registered?

LA61 DXH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is LA61 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 DXH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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