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LB12 EUJ

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,131 mi
Last recorded78,131 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 EUJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,766 miles

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2021 51,766 miles

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

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 50,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,387 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers/undertrays fitted

Deep cuts to front tyre outer sidewalls but not to cord at time of test

N/S/F and rear tyres starting to feather on outer edges

Slight play O/S/F inner rack joint

Fail 19 Oct 2018 48,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers/undertrays fitted

Deep cuts to front tyre outer sidewalls but not to cord at time of test

N/S/F and rear tyres starting to feather on outer edges

Slight play O/S/F inner rack joint

Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,755 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,528 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LB12 EUJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

LB12 EUJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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