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LH12 AZN

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,112 mi
Last recorded66,112 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH12 AZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 66,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 62,924 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 59,712 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,761 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,670 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 50,670 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,039 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,422 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 37,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,725 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,365 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,949 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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LH12 AZN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LH12 AZN, 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

How do I check the history of LH12 AZN?

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What year was LH12 AZN registered?

LH12 AZN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LH12 AZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH12 AZN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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