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HN61 LVG

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,189 mi
Last recorded118,189 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 LVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,189 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 107,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,961 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight condensation

Fail 18 Apr 2024 93,961 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight condensation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 69,888 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2021 60,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 54,741 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,491 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2016 34,111 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,477 miles

Offside Rear tyre puncured

Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,303 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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HN61 LVG is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HN61 LVG, 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 HN61 LVG registered?

HN61 LVG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is HN61 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 LVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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