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2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,035 mi
Last recorded160,035 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 SEO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 160,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 160,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc has been overheated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N.S brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 146,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 146,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,830 miles

Boot does not open

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 136,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Boot does not open

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,677 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 118,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 118,262 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 110,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 110,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,234 miles

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall

rear discs and pads are worn

wiper blades

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,876 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,357 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 3 Mar 2016 59,390 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,354 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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HN61 SEO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SEO, 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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HN61 SEO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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