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LG62 ZZH

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,456 mi
Last recorded139,456 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 139,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 131,374 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 131,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,003 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect front flex section leaking but engine under tray prevents detailed examination (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several side wall cuts (kerbing damage ?) and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust tube dropped - sponge mounting split (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush - starting to de-laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed almost bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 4 Aug 2021 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,522 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 65,061 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm only

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,312 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 41,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,250 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 ZZH 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 84.6%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

LG62 ZZH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LG62 ZZH safe to buy?

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