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HJ62 MVW

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,390 miles

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

PLASTIC COVERS FRONT TO REAR

Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,862 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 112,644 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 105,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 94,690 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 80,533 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 65,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,980 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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HJ62 MVW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HJ62 MVW, 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 HJ62 MVW registered?

HJ62 MVW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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