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HV12 OPD

2012 BMW 318

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,201 mi
Last recorded149,201 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31883,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 OPD
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 149,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2025 140,293 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 140,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 130,133 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,919 miles

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 97,101 miles

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front tension strut rubber bushes split (recommend replacement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,653 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 88,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,540 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 54,540 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,566 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

engine cover fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,761 miles

Brake fluid on offside front caliper

Brake fluid present on rear caliper bleed nipples

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 98,929 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brake fluid on offside front caliper

Brake fluid present on rear caliper bleed nipples

Underbody covers fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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HV12 OPD is a 2012 BMW 318 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 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,554 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV12 OPD is a 2012 BMW 318, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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