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BN12 HHP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,854 mi
Last recorded175,854 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HHP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 175,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 151,651 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,197 miles

nsf day time running light not working

Fail 26 Jan 2024 129,197 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

nsf day time running light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,434 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,229 miles

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))

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

advise child seat fitted to rear

Fail 28 Jan 2020 72,223 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (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))

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

advise child seat fitted to rear

Pass 19 Jan 2019 50,861 miles

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

advise child seat fitted to front and rear

Fail 18 Jan 2019 50,861 miles

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

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

advise child seat fitted to front and rear

Pass 31 Jan 2018 37,525 miles

nearside front tyre on 3 mm and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 26,755 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing inspections of some components

Fail 5 May 2016 26,752 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing inspections of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust catching rear bumper

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 19 Mar 2015 20,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust catching rear bumper

rear wiper not clearing screen

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 HHP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

BN12 HHP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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