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WN12 HBB

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 HBB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,474 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,338 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,793 miles

Offside Number plate light output reduced

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,709 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside registration plate lamp in poor condition.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,605 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 52,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 46,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 42,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,714 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,526 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer And Inner Edges.

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

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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WN12 HBB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WN12 HBB, 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 WN12 HBB registered?

WN12 HBB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is WN12 HBB safe to buy?

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