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F3 HWM

2012 BMW 218

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,341 mi
Last recorded84,341 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 HWM
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 91,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 81,162 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And bump stops and covers deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And bumps stops and covers detertiorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And bump stops and covers deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And bumps stops and covers detertiorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear Bump stops starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,542 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,547 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 59,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,622 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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F3 HWM is a 2012 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F3 HWM is a 2012 BMW 218, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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