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L4 HHL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,578 mi
Last recorded55,578 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 HHL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,578 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2025 51,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 48,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,335 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 45,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 42,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 40,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 38,874 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 35,924 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 35,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,970 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2017 30,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted to under side off car

Pass 10 May 2016 26,703 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,242 miles

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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L4 HHL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L4 HHL, 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 L4 HHL registered?

L4 HHL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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