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LB61 NFO

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,109 mi
Last recorded178,109 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 NFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 178,109 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 136,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,813 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,622 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 120,621 miles

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,051 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 109,380 miles

intermitent fault on o/s repeater.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,962 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,962 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 85,656 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 85,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged

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

brake fluid low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,181 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 NFO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red 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 LB61 NFO, 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

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What year was LB61 NFO registered?

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

Is LB61 NFO safe to buy?

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