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LC61 URO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,869 mi
Last recorded117,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 URO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 117,869 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 117,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 109,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 104,625 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

under panels fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,522 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 92,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,200 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,376 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 69,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,825 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 42,823 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,927 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 26,933 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 URO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 LC61 URO, 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 LC61 URO registered?

LC61 URO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is LC61 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 URO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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