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HN61 UTO

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,495 mi
Last recorded132,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 UTO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 132,495 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear brake pad wear sensor damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2025 132,494 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine breather hose broken (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear brake pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,062 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 121,022 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,095 miles

Nearside Non-Obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met to requirements

Fail 9 Nov 2021 113,090 miles

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

Nearside Non-Obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met to requirements

Pass 11 May 2019 109,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 105,844 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Fail 3 May 2018 105,844 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle blocked removed bottle and cleaned out during test (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly refitted during test (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 101,941 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,146 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UTO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTO, 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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What year was HN61 UTO registered?

HN61 UTO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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