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LC61 XJZ

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,760 mi
Last recorded98,760 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 95,219 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,844 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,121 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,817 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also has a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,925 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,196 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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LC61 XJZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

LC61 XJZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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The MOT history for LC61 XJZ 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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