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LB61 HKW

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HKW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake Warning Light Illuminated on Dashboard; Unclear to The Source of Illumination

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread 2305/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split on outer side wall and low on tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear prop shaft rubber mounting splitting

service corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 23 Oct 2024 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread 2305/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split on outer side wall and low on tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear prop shaft rubber mounting splitting

service corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Fail 24 Oct 2023 93,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,343 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 88,343 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Just 23Kg on N/S (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 14 Oct 2021 81,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,800 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,991 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer tread 205/50x17

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 16 Oct 2019 70,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer tread 205/50x17

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,156 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,923 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,313 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 HKW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

LB61 HKW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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