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LC12 LGL

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,421 mi
Last recorded135,421 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 LGL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 135,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,914 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 16 Nov 2021 123,865 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,950 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 92,115 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 92,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 79,282 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts/splits in tread (no cords exposed)

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 10 May 2017 64,305 miles

front tyres worn on edges

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 18 May 2016 49,339 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2015 43,316 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 LGL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

LC12 LGL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is LC12 LGL safe to buy?

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