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LB12 ZJY

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

air filter lid unclipped ( re clipped )

Fail 17 Mar 2026 80,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

air filter lid unclipped ( re clipped )

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,285 miles

All four tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,017 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 59,017 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 52,292 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 52,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-50-17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 48,725 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear on both edges 205-50-17 rf

Pass 15 May 2021 45,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 43,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 33,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 28,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055017 rf (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 rf (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 22,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,112 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 ZJY 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 80%.

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 ZJY, 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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LB12 ZJY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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