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HN12 LYW

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,444 mi
Last recorded88,444 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 LYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 88,444 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 88,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,563 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 86,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,576 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,751 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,722 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,721 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,279 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 LYW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

HN12 LYW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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