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HN12 DXX

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,363 mi
Last recorded165,363 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 DXX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 165,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 148,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 145,025 miles

Offside Front daytime driving lamp not working

Fail 27 Jan 2025 145,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working fitted to mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime driving lamp not working

both beam patterns are poor due to condensation

Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,818 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,327 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,215 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2016 43,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,862 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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HN12 DXX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HN12 DXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN12 DXX registered?

HN12 DXX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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