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LC12 ODA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ODA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 95,653 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 95,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 78,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner,outer edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 58,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,776 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 56,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,311 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 51,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on outer edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,904 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2018 45,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,302 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 19,157 miles

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

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

front tyres worn outside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,514 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 ODA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

LC12 ODA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is LC12 ODA safe to buy?

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