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LB12 SHX

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,344 mi
Last recorded100,344 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 SHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 83,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 78,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,662 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 75,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,558 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge secondary rubber exposed and ABOUT TO EXPOSE CORDS! 225/45/17 94w

Offside slight play in inner steering arm joint

engine oil topped up prior to test (moil)

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,932 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 64,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 58,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,049 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 54,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,890 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has play

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,926 miles

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

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 SHX is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

LB12 SHX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is LB12 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 SHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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