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HN12 JDU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,779 mi
Last recorded120,779 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 JDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,779 miles

Centre exhaust pipe/clamp loose but not leaking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,707 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp has water ingress

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin As far as i can see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin As far as i can see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,454 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Near side front head light has condensation

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 13 Mar 2023 107,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2023 107,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,694 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,768 miles

Central Rear Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,751 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 80,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,016 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,625 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 11,027 miles

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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HN12 JDU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN12 JDU, 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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HN12 JDU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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