CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB12 LPO

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,456 mi
Last recorded92,456 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 LPO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,456 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 92,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 82,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,222 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,292 miles

under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 52,292 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,086 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 49,085 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,216 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,779 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,249 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 24,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB12 LPO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LPO, 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

How do I check the history of LB12 LPO?

You can check the full history of LB12 LPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB12 LPO registered?

LB12 LPO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 July 2012.

Is LB12 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 LPO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB12 LPO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB12 LPO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.