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LB12 AOE

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,642 mi
Last recorded110,642 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 AOE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 110,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Rear shock absorber bump stops perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2026 110,641 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Rear shock absorber bump stops perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2025 110,639 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner rack end has play

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 106,752 miles

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

Offside head lamp lens damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2024 106,751 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside head lamp lens damaged

both head lamps have condensation inside lenses

Pass 24 Nov 2023 101,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,943 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Inner steering rack has slight free play

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 92,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,344 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 79,549 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,551 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 56,746 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

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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LB12 AOE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red 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 LB12 AOE, 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 LB12 AOE registered?

LB12 AOE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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