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LJ12 SHV

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,995 mi
Last recorded200,995 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 200,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 200,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 193,562 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 193,562 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 186,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 173,587 miles

Exhaust system loose at flexible joint

Front Bumper cable tied up

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 173,587 miles

Exhaust system loose at flexible joint

Front Bumper cable tied up

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 154,748 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 154,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 133,872 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,871 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire damaged.

Offside Front Foglamp cracked.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 97,871 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire damaged.

Offside Front Foglamp cracked.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,392 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,999 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 60,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 41,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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LJ12 SHV 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 61.1%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

LJ12 SHV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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