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LB61 FVY

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,794 mi
Last recorded106,794 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 106,794 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 102,537 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 94,685 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 94,685 miles

Offside 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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 82,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 74,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 64,165 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 56,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,028 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 38,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad warning light on dash (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror unit (8.1.2a)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,655 miles

osr tyre getting low on tread 2mm remaining

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 FVY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LB61 FVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB61 FVY?

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What year was LB61 FVY registered?

LB61 FVY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is LB61 FVY safe to buy?

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