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HJ62 MVZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,587 mi
Last recorded169,587 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MVZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 169,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 169,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 158,032 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 154,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 150,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside number plate lamp dim.

Fail 21 Sep 2022 150,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside number plate lamp dim.

Offside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2021 148,566 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2021 148,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 137,793 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 137,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,283 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 108,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,932 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,512 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,637 miles

Rear Tyre out of shape "Both"

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,637 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre out of shape "Both"

Pass 5 Apr 2015 31,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MVZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ62 MVZ, 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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HJ62 MVZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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