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LJ62 LGG

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 LGG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,487 miles

Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 117,462 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,192 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 111,506 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2023 111,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,257 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 106,257 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,576 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,519 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,051 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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LJ62 LGG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ62 LGG, 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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LJ62 LGG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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