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7 GJL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 GJL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 116,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

lowering shocks fitted on the front,running close to the tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2025 101,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

lowering shocks fitted on the front,running close to the tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,802 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 75,752 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. aftermarket pipe intalled (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front and rear tinted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,902 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Cluster (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Cluster (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Sticker/obstruction in windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 45,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn through to second layer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,961 miles

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 17,381 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 11,407 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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7 GJL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 7 GJL, 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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What year was 7 GJL registered?

7 GJL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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