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ET59 HAM

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

220,267 mi
Last recorded220,267 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 HAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 220,267 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 211,347 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 210,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 189,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 165,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 145,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 129,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 114,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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ET59 HAM is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 ET59 HAM, 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 ET59 HAM registered?

ET59 HAM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is ET59 HAM safe to buy?

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