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LB61 DXW

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,765 mi
Last recorded104,765 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 DXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,765 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,026 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive inner rack play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,925 miles

Nearside moisture inside head lamp

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

suspension soft

Fail 10 Mar 2023 97,925 miles

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

Nearside moisture inside head lamp

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

suspension soft

Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,288 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 90,288 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,906 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet has no spray, just dumping water onto scuttle (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,517 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 76,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,777 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 65,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,866 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,973 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and sat nav mount ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 46,973 miles

Front Horn not working loose connection (1.6.2a)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and sat nav mount ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,763 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 36,759 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DXW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB61 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

LB61 DXW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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