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DS61 HNE

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 HNE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,661 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,263 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 115,263 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,950 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 108,429 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 101,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,120 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,064 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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DS61 HNE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DS61 HNE, 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 DS61 HNE registered?

DS61 HNE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is DS61 HNE safe to buy?

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