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BN12 HBD

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,056 mi
Last recorded69,056 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HBD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,056 miles

bake light on dash

Fail 12 Nov 2025 69,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,567 miles

Various underside corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2023 81,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Both side upper and lower trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various underside corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2022 80,857 miles

undertray damaged

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,441 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,161 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

slight blow front exhaust

vehicle undertray damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2018 56,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 49,020 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 41,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,031 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Rear rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2015 27,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN12 HBD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN12 HBD, 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 BN12 HBD registered?

BN12 HBD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HBD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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