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DV12 HBN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,241 mi
Last recorded141,241 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HBN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 141,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 133,719 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 133,719 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 126,927 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 126,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,344 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 205 50 17y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,097 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,406 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 79,019 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,835 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet poor in operation

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet poor in operation

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and Scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has Cut to Cord But Not Exposing Cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 49,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and Noisy (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Low and Has Cut Exposing Cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and Scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked/Perishing Along Tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has Cut to Cord But Not Exposing Cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has Screw in Tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HBN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HBN, 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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DV12 HBN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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