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BV12 HNB

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,482 mi
Last recorded81,482 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HNB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 81,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 79,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 77,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 56,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,845 miles

Rear tyres on 4 mm

Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,144 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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BV12 HNB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV12 HNB, 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.

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What year was BV12 HNB registered?

BV12 HNB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BV12 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 HNB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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