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LB12 LXU

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,418 mi
Last recorded85,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 LXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 85,418 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Water ingress at bottom. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inside light unit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake reading 100 Kgf lower than offside reading. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Offside Front Position lamp insecure Bulb holder loose inside light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2026 85,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Tapped to illuminate. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Water ingress at bottom. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inside light unit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake reading 100 Kgf lower than offside reading. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

Offside Front Position lamp insecure Bulb holder loose inside light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2025 81,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting/cracking on inner edge. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting/cracking on inner edge. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,403 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage/nail in tyre to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 61,683 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,803 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Oct 2020 55,910 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre, tread wearing low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre, tread worn low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre, tread wearing low on edges.

Offside rear tyre, tread worn low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,896 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 LXU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LXU, 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 LB12 LXU registered?

LB12 LXU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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