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HN61 XLX

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,754 mi
Last recorded109,754 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 103,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 99,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,386 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,679 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 88,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,225 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,079 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,555 miles

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2016 45,755 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,269 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 35,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 XLX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

HN61 XLX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is HN61 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 XLX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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