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BN12 HFW

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,522 mi
Last recorded96,522 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HFW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 96,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Nov 2025 96,522 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush is Starting to Crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush is Starting to Crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under shields fitted to central and sides

Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,045 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 85,045 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,824 miles

engine under cover missing

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,823 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine under cover missing

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,791 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,791 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BN12 HFW is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

BN12 HFW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BN12 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HFW 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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