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LJ12 SXD

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 88,507 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Sill, Under bonnet & Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 31 Mar 2021 88,507 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Sill, Under bonnet & Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,157 miles

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

Sill, Under bonnet and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed area’s

Fail 18 Mar 2020 82,155 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Did not release easily (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Sill, Under bonnet and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed area’s

Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,609 miles

Nearside Front bumper accident damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055017 rft (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 51,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed EXTREME INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NSF BUMPER WITH PROJECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,125 miles

under trays and engine covers

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,068 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SXD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

LJ12 SXD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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