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LG12 ZLX

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2024 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,047 miles

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

under covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front wipers smearing

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,777 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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LG12 ZLX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LG12 ZLX, 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 LG12 ZLX registered?

LG12 ZLX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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