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LG62 VRL

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,131 mi
Last recorded71,131 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 71,131 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,303 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 68,303 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,805 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 33,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,736 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 25,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer tread (205/50/17rft) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,243 miles

both front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,368 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 4,274 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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LG62 VRL 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 LG62 VRL, 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 LG62 VRL registered?

LG62 VRL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is LG62 VRL safe to buy?

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