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H22 STO

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,951 mi
Last recorded110,951 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 STO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 110,951 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 110,379 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 100,292 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 100,291 miles

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

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 27 May 2023 92,497 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 80,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 75,814 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn down to almost 2 mm at parts

o/s rear tyre worn just below 3 mm at parts

Fail 28 May 2021 75,813 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn down to almost 2 mm at parts

o/s rear tyre worn just below 3 mm at parts

Fail 11 May 2021 75,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn down to almost 2 mm at parts

Pass 11 May 2020 70,763 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,778 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,497 miles

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,761 miles

NSF Tyre Wearing on Outter Edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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H22 STO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H22 STO, 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 H22 STO registered?

H22 STO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is H22 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H22 STO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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