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BT12 HEV

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HEV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,495 miles

engine oil low

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,231 miles

engine oil low

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,524 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 44,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,818 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,511 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,414 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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BT12 HEV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT12 HEV, 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 BT12 HEV registered?

BT12 HEV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BT12 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 HEV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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