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HJ12 XHO

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,904 mi
Last recorded111,904 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 111,904 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 111,903 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 104,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 96,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,914 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

slight play offside front inner rackend

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 34,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XHO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XHO, 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 HJ12 XHO registered?

HJ12 XHO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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