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AF12 HPK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,730 mi
Last recorded175,730 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HPK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 175,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 173,117 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 173,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 160,003 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 148,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,077 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,724 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,637 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Full under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wall slight damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,546 miles

Full under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + punture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2017 79,417 miles

Under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,235 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,487 miles

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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AF12 HPK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF12 HPK, 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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AF12 HPK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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