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HJ12 XLL

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,148 mi
Last recorded137,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XLL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 137,148 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 127,827 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 127,827 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 116,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 105,540 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 105,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,733 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 XLL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

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

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