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LG62 FLW

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 FLW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,669 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 76,797 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 76,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 70,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,234 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges and perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,297 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and starting to split

Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,444 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 37,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LG62 FLW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG62 FLW, 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 LG62 FLW registered?

LG62 FLW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LG62 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 FLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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