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LB61 NFU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,212 mi
Last recorded187,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 187,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 173,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 160,462 miles

Front fog lamp not working & lamp lens broken - no sharp edges

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure low brake pad warning wire not fully clipped in (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure low brake pad warning wire not fully clipped in (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 160,462 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front fog lamp not working & lamp lens broken - no sharp edges

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure low brake pad warning wire not fully clipped in (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure low brake pad warning wire not fully clipped in (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 149,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f under wing liner damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 104,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 100,500 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 95,768 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 11 Feb 2017 91,937 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test cherrys hanging off mirror

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2016 85,322 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 85,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,078 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate slightly deterioated

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 NFU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

LB61 NFU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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