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BV12 HPA

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HPA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 148,902 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 145,753 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,926 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 122,926 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,371 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 110,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,149 miles

both front discs are worn

both rear brake discs are worn

near side front tyre is starting to wear on outre edge

off side front tyre is worn to only 2.5 mm

Fail 1 Jun 2019 103,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front discs are worn

both rear brake discs are worn

near side front tyre is starting to wear on outre edge

off side front tyre is worn to only 2.5 mm

Pass 12 May 2018 93,052 miles

off side front tyre has nails in tred and near side rear tyre has nails in tred

Fail 12 May 2018 93,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre has nails in tred and near side rear tyre has nails in tred

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth worn to approx 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,106 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 HPA is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV12 HPA, 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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BV12 HPA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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