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LJ12 HMF

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,202 mi
Last recorded116,202 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 116,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 110,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 103,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,602 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,524 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,696 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 89,901 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 89,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 81,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,197 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,772 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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LJ12 HMF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 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 LJ12 HMF, 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 LJ12 HMF registered?

LJ12 HMF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is LJ12 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 HMF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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