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LC12 MXT

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,311 mi
Last recorded54,311 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 MXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 54,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,213 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 27,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 27,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 19,723 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 10,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 9,787 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 8,653 miles

Central undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 8,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 7,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7,159 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 6,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MXT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

LC12 MXT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is LC12 MXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 MXT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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