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LF12 XLJ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 84,174 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 84,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,330 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,836 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,821 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 34,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 31,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 26,413 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,187 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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LF12 XLJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LF12 XLJ, 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 LF12 XLJ registered?

LF12 XLJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LF12 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 XLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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