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333 GBX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

116,084 mi
Last recorded116,084 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 GBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 116,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 83,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,835 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,091 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 80,072 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to broken spring (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 107,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,125 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 100,125 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear steel pipes across axle between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential unit leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 87,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Sep 2020 62,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 57,340 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,707 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit + nail in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,406 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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333 GBX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 333 GBX, 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.

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333 GBX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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