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HJ12 VCT

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VCT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 106,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 101,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,759 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 91,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 68,442 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 59,633 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,693 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 VCT is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ12 VCT, 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 HJ12 VCT registered?

HJ12 VCT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HJ12 VCT safe to buy?

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