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LJ12 HMV

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,099 mi
Last recorded158,099 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 158,099 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 158,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Smaller rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Larger front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 146,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 134,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,075 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 122,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 94,980 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 94,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,053 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,718 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,717 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,106 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,106 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,965 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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LJ12 HMV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ12 HMV, 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 LJ12 HMV registered?

LJ12 HMV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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