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HE10 LPR

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,163 mi
Last recorded105,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE10 LPR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 105,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 101,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,156 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 88,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,573 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,564 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,549 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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HE10 LPR is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HE10 LPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HE10 LPR registered?

HE10 LPR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is HE10 LPR safe to buy?

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