2012 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AM53 LCS
2012 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 102,882 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM53 LCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 102,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM53 LCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 118 (AM53 LCS) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AM53 LCS Mileage History
- 01/03/202366,365 mi
- 21/02/202472,299 mi+5,934 mi
- 12/03/202472,322 mi+23 mi
- 18/02/202589,073 mi+16,751 mi
- 03/11/2025102,882 mi+13,809 mi
Average of roughly 13,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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