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DV12 HBC

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HBC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,772 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,461 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight dented rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge getting near wearbars

Offside Front tyre worn on edge getting near wearbars

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,456 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,421 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,513 miles

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

emissions too clean too detect throttle

Pass 22 Oct 2016 41,128 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 41,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 37,050 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 26,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 15,365 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DV12 HBC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DV12 HBC, 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 DV12 HBC registered?

DV12 HBC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is DV12 HBC safe to buy?

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