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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

NHW 212MOT history

NHW 212 is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

NHW 212 grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,269 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NHW 212
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NHW 212 was last recorded at 69,269 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,269 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,269 miles
  • 2025 – 64,728 miles
  • 2024 – 60,372 miles
  • 2023 – 56,604 miles
  • 2022 – 52,497 miles
  • 2021 – 49,275 miles
  • 2020 – 47,222 miles
  • 2019 – 42,254 miles
  • 2018 – 36,196 miles
  • 2017 – 30,638 miles
  • 2016 – 25,806 miles
  • 2015 – 20,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,269 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,269 miles
    Test number
    377845936774
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail69,269 miles (+4,541)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,269 miles
    Test number
    527303131825
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,728 miles (+4,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,728 miles
    Test number
    577701621556
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass60,372 miles (+3,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,372 miles
    Test number
    562278635846
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn corroded and pitted b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass56,604 miles (+4,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    881824372364
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass52,497 miles (+3,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,497 miles
    Test number
    120788105822
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass49,275 miles (+2,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    527149802134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass47,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    850912249082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,222 miles (+4,968)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    606123889625
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass42,254 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,254 miles
    Test number
    760635759673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,196 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    539140831743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,638 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,638 miles
    Test number
    489900736387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,806 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,806 miles
    Test number
    543859683375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,057 miles
    Test number
    118251655000
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about NHW 212

What vehicle is registration NHW 212 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NHW 212 on a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NHW 212 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NHW 212 is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on NHW 212?
The MOT on NHW 212 is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NHW 212 done?
NHW 212 was recorded at 69,269 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has NHW 212 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NHW 212 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on NHW 212 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on NHW 212 find?
NHW 212 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs.

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