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LB61 DJK

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,308 mi
Last recorded81,308 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 DJK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,534 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,699 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 49,345 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 33,318 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 28,554 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 24,905 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 18,898 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 13,466 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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LB61 DJK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB61 DJK, 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 LB61 DJK registered?

LB61 DJK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is LB61 DJK safe to buy?

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