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HG61 OWK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,422 mi
Last recorded129,422 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 OWK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 129,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 121,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 103,588 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,517 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 81,630 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,291 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres on limit

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,553 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,003 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Jan 2015 35,369 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,369 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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HG61 OWK 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 92.3%.

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 HG61 OWK, 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

How do I check the history of HG61 OWK?

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What year was HG61 OWK registered?

HG61 OWK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is HG61 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 OWK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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