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LC61 XYT

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,781 mi
Last recorded142,781 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 142,770 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 133,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,227 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 111,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working Door Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 14 Jan 2016 79,870 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,168 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 63,168 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn heavily on outer edge

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 XYT is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

LC61 XYT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is LC61 XYT safe to buy?

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