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LC61 ZTL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,595 mi
Last recorded163,595 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 163,595 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 163,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and sides x 2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 158,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 158,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,930 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 152,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 146,220 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 139,568 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 139,568 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wiring hanging on to driveshaft

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,084 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 128,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,419 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,171 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 76,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,205 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 ZTL 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 68.8%.

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 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

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

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