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HD12 NCO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,927 mi
Last recorded107,927 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 NCO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,927 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 103,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 96,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2022 95,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 May 2020 90,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 86,821 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 77,918 miles

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,347 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,887 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,572 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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HD12 NCO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 HD12 NCO, 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 HD12 NCO registered?

HD12 NCO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is HD12 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 NCO 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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