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BN12 HCG

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,328 mi
Last recorded133,328 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 133,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 122,246 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes worn

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 20 Apr 2024 122,225 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front suspension arm bushes worn

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

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

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,425 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 108,988 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 108,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 103,911 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,370 miles

front brake disc lipped

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 HCG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue 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 BN12 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

BN12 HCG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BN12 HCG safe to buy?

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