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DV12 HBG

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HBG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,215 miles

Nearside number plate light dim

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 102,224 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside registration plate lamp very dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 102,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on left lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside registration plate lamp very dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,006 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 97,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 92 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced HEAVILY CONDENSATED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,812 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 74,812 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,380 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 47,380 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked between tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked and deteriorated on road face and between tread. Cut on road face not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,086 miles

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

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 HBG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV12 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

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

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