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HV12 WKG

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,015 mi
Last recorded109,015 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 WKG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 109,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,566 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 83,363 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 72,079 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 72,079 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,116 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 57,513 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 48,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,905 miles

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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HV12 WKG is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV12 WKG, 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 HV12 WKG registered?

HV12 WKG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is HV12 WKG safe to buy?

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