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LB12 VVT

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,957 mi
Last recorded145,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 145,957 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 215,458 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 215,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 116,099 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,589 miles

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 VVT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

LB12 VVT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is LB12 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 VVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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