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HJ12 UAM

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 122,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 122,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected track rod end bent (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,163 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 102,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,114 miles

Nearside Front track rod to inner arm slight bend

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 15 Mar 2024 94,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front track rod to inner arm slight bend

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,505 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,411 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 84,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 75,042 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine E.C.U.controlled will not rev to take emissions sample

Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine E.C.U.controlled will not rev to take emissions sample

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,334 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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HJ12 UAM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ12 UAM, 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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HJ12 UAM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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