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2012 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration LA12BZR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 09 Aug 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 158,492 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2026 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,746 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,639 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,540 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,048 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,126 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,031 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020 11 Jun 202628 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,528 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,175 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,346 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202631 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,410 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LA12BZR was registered on 2012-08-23
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