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HN61 VZW

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,935 mi
Last recorded185,935 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 185,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 184,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 184,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 182,503 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 182,503 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 169,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 169,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,173 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi joint is separating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 160,173 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi joint is separating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,781 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 151,781 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sat nav device placed in the centre of the windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 143,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 134,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 129,598 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 129,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 24 Nov 2015 117,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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HN61 VZW 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 61.1%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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