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LC62 EJL

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,498 mi
Last recorded140,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 EJL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 140,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 133,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 124,130 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 124,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,485 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2022 102,002 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,124 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 75,210 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 75,210 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 73,356 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,973 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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LC62 EJL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC62 EJL, 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 LC62 EJL registered?

LC62 EJL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LC62 EJL safe to buy?

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