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LC12 KZN

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 KZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,626 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 79,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,419 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 55,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,671 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,081 miles

Offside Front tyre shows signs of cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2017 33,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre shows signs of cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 27,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,771 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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LC12 KZN is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LC12 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

LC12 KZN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is LC12 KZN safe to buy?

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