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LJ12 NVG

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,501 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 67,459 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside front grill pushed in

head light switch pushed in

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,793 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 55,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,406 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,463 miles

advise o/s/f tyre slightly perished

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 NVG is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ12 NVG, 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 LJ12 NVG registered?

LJ12 NVG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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