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FH61 HNB

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,222 mi
Last recorded124,222 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 HNB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 124,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 119,418 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 112,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 108,011 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting and corrosion on outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 106,633 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 16 Nov 2019 106,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,671 miles

emissions too clean to obtain 0.51

under trays

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,636 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FH61 HNB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FH61 HNB, 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

How do I check the history of FH61 HNB?

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What year was FH61 HNB registered?

FH61 HNB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is FH61 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 HNB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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