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HJ62 OAP

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,392 mi
Last recorded153,392 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OAP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 153,392 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 153,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 140,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 126,566 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 126,516 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,670 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,939 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,567 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front road wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lipped and corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front road wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lipped and corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,402 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,261 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 8,190 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 OAP 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 HJ62 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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