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LL61 BZU

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 BZU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 121,027 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 121,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 106,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 98,452 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,031 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,005 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,788 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on min spec (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 48,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on min spec (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,493 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LL61 BZU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LL61 BZU, 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 LL61 BZU registered?

LL61 BZU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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