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AB10 GGE

2012 BMW 218

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,575 mi
Last recorded168,575 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 GGE
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 168,575 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2026 105,933 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 153,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 153,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 138,281 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 135,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,959 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 94,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,529 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 104,381 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 72,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,286 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted corectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 59,579 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,015 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,433 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 86,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,516 miles

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

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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AB10 GGE is a 2012 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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AB10 GGE is a 2012 BMW 218, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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