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LL61 FUG

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,176 mi
Last recorded141,176 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 FUG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 141,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened very slight bend. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 138,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 136,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 136,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 133,998 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 133,978 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 130,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 128,262 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 33,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LL61 FUG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LL61 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

LL61 FUG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is LL61 FUG safe to buy?

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