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LC61 NBY

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,124 mi
Last recorded88,124 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 NBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,124 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,926 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 42,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,313 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,438 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,820 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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LC61 NBY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC61 NBY, 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 LC61 NBY registered?

LC61 NBY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is LC61 NBY safe to buy?

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