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HY12 ONU

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,935 mi
Last recorded82,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 ONU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 82,935 miles

Engine bay, sills and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 82,935 miles

Engine bay, sills and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,389 miles

engine covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,728 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,416 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 May 2017 51,546 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 44,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 39,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,421 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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HY12 ONU 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY12 ONU, 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 HY12 ONU registered?

HY12 ONU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is HY12 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 ONU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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