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X4 LEB

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,128 mi
Last recorded39,128 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 LEB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges & have small cuts in them. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S AND O/S ONE 2MM AND ONE 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,341 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible slightly damaged allowing minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 32,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 32,775 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH PERISHED AND LEAKING WHERE VALVE SITS ON WHEEL (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread smaller than 1cm close to cords (marked)

Pass 13 May 2015 25,297 miles

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

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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X4 LEB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X4 LEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X4 LEB registered?

X4 LEB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is X4 LEB safe to buy?

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