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H11 DPX

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,347 mi
Last recorded71,347 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 DPX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 71,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,122 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,087 miles

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

under cover's fitted front to rear

Fail 11 Oct 2022 60,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under cover's fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 53,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,736 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 48,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,156 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,222 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 33,161 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,654 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber valve stem is cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged Front nearside and offside rubber valve stems are cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 26,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate missing not fixed to front of vehicle , number plate resting on front of dash (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical not fixed to front of vehicle at time of test , put inside vehicle on dash flat (6.3.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber valve stem is cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged Front nearside and offside rubber valve stems are cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,472 miles

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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H11 DPX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H11 DPX, 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 H11 DPX registered?

H11 DPX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is H11 DPX safe to buy?

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