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HN12 JDO

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,666 mi
Last recorded147,666 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 JDO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 147,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 140,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 135,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 133,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 129,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 125,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 125,347 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,020 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2019 120,288 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 117,166 miles

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

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,327 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JDO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

HN12 JDO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is HN12 JDO safe to buy?

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