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LB12 XLJ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,749 mi
Last recorded45,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,749 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 45,749 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,567 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 41,567 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,277 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 38,277 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))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 34,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,677 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 28,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,411 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 XLJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

LB12 XLJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is LB12 XLJ safe to buy?

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