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LC12 AXK

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,767 mi
Last recorded131,767 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AXK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 131,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,308 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 126,284 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,594 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,448 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,634 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 108,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,045 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,886 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 2.39mm

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire not fitted correctly

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing outer edge of tyre

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

engine undercovers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,418 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,703 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 51,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

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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LC12 AXK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC12 AXK, 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 LC12 AXK registered?

LC12 AXK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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