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LJ12 LDO

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LDO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 88,861 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 88,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (225/45-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,353 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,328 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,102 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,590 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,350 miles

Advise tracking due to wear on the outside edges of the front tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen scratched nearside not affecting drivers view

Fail 31 Oct 2016 45,350 miles

Advise tracking due to wear on the outside edges of the front tyres

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen scratched nearside not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,886 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 LDO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 LJ12 LDO, 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 LDO registered?

LJ12 LDO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is LJ12 LDO safe to buy?

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