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LB61 UPJ

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,088 mi
Last recorded133,088 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 133,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,501 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 111,500 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,119 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc appears to be overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 108,076 miles

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

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

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc appears to be overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,119 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 100,119 miles

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

Coolant Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Inner Edge, Requires to be Changed Soon - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering/Suspension Slightly Noisy Under Load (Possibly Tyre), Requires Further Inspection

Wipers Smeary

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,992 miles

Coolant is low

Covers & shield fitted

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,095 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,714 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,698 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 65,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,503 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

child seat fitted to an adult seat belt

lean burn emissions system

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,438 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 UPJ 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 73.3%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

LB61 UPJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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