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LB12 JVA

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,690 mi
Last recorded75,690 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 JVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 64,852 miles

Exhaust flexible section fractured but no detectable leak of exhaust gas.

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2024 64,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust flexible section fractured but no detectable leak of exhaust gas.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,300 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 13 Aug 2022 57,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,401 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

High level brake light insecure.

Undertray damaged.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 41,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

High level brake light insecure.

Undertray damaged.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 37,213 miles

Central Rear 3rd level brake light lense coming away

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,328 miles

trigger point not met

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 JVA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,800cc 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 LB12 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

LB12 JVA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is LB12 JVA safe to buy?

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