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LC12 GKY

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,727 mi
Last recorded91,727 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 GKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,727 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 91,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,108 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,154 miles

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

Nearside Front head light has moisture in it

Fail 26 Nov 2022 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head light has moisture in it

Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,534 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 49,573 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 34,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,340 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 22,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,483 miles

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

exhaust emissions to clean no readings recorded

front brake pads worn to 4mm

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 GKY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 GKY, 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 LC12 GKY registered?

LC12 GKY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is LC12 GKY safe to buy?

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