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LC61 UZA

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 89,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,565 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 86,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,727 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,840 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,207 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply or cords been exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,219 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,955 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 UZA is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

LC61 UZA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is LC61 UZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 UZA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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