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H17 AAR

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,427 mi
Last recorded131,427 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 AAR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,427 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 131,427 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,769 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 123,680 miles

Braking fault message on dashboard

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 118,000 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 118,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,708 miles

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,078 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,817 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads are ok

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

Rear Seat belts covered by a obstruction

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Unable to trigger emissions machine

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 94,807 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads are ok

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

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

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

Rear Seat belts covered by a obstruction

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Unable to trigger emissions machine

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,024 miles

distortion to n/sf and n/s/r wheels inner rims

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

n/s/f shockabsorber dust cover deteriating

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

distortion to n/sf and n/s/r wheels inner rims

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

n/s/f shockabsorber dust cover deteriating

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 24 Jun 2017 83,799 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,348 miles

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

nail in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of front brake discs

o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2015 61,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of front brake discs

o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

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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H17 AAR is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H17 AAR, 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 H17 AAR registered?

H17 AAR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is H17 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 AAR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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