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H18 MND

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,454 mi
Last recorded67,454 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 MND
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 67,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc starting to corrode and pitted on inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to bald on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc starting to corrode and pitted on inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to bald on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Centre boot lid brake light lens loose (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 62,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pad worn low, advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc starting to corrode and pitted on inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to bald on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pad worn low, advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc starting to corrode and pitted on inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to bald on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Centre boot lid brake light lens loose (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 59,057 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Boot lid brake light lens loose, right hand end (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to fade (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting on inner brake disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to fade (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 58,902 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,419 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 49,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,295 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,848 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 34,848 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,931 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

NSF tyre wearing on outter edge

OSF tyre wearing on outter edge

Wipers starting to smear

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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H18 MND is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 H18 MND, 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 H18 MND registered?

H18 MND is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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