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VU12 HRJ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,018 mi
Last recorded139,018 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HRJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 139,018 miles

Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated (nearside & offside)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 139,013 miles

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

Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated (nearside & offside)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 117,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 109,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,513 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,861 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,074 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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VU12 HRJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 VU12 HRJ, 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 VU12 HRJ registered?

VU12 HRJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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