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DY12 HTP

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,036 mi
Last recorded115,036 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 HTP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 115,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 115,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,183 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 108,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 101,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,989 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noise from inner steering arm joint area ,when steering rocked side to side ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 99,989 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noise from inner steering arm joint area ,when steering rocked side to side ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,378 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 95,378 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,627 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has very slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,113 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 64,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,877 miles

Nearside Front light perishing between tread of tyre

Offside Front light perishing between tread of tyre.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,561 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DY12 HTP is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY12 HTP, 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 DY12 HTP registered?

DY12 HTP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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