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WL12 HNU

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,176 mi
Last recorded138,176 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 138,176 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (225/40R18 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (245/35R18 88Y XL run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside light (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 138,163 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (225/40R18 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (245/35R18 88Y XL run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside light (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,289 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 133,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 127,892 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 127,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 120,547 miles

Nearside Head light staying on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 119,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Head light staying on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,666 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 26 Oct 2019 89,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,018 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear low in places

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,346 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge (raised tread)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,681 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,574 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 31,574 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,458 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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WL12 HNU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL12 HNU, 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 WL12 HNU registered?

WL12 HNU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is WL12 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 HNU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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