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LD12 HWR

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,490 mi
Last recorded103,490 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 HWR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 103,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 103,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,979 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,708 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 73,707 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DIUSPLAYING WEAR X 4

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,442 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

Fail 18 Nov 2021 59,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ALL BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,062 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,062 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 37,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 25,345 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belt.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder/sidewall.

Fail 18 May 2017 25,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belt.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder/sidewall.

Pass 20 May 2016 20,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,244 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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LD12 HWR is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LD12 HWR, 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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LD12 HWR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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