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AD12 GWK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,176 mi
Last recorded77,176 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GWK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 70,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 59,059 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 59,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped, corroded, inner face most. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wingmirror glass slightly loose.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 53,412 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked inner edge. marked. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped, corroded, inner face most. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. could be improved. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in it, inner edge badly worn - suspected driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wingmirror glass slightly loose.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,280 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 38,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,787 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 25,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 10,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 10,050 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 7,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 5,265 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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AD12 GWK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD12 GWK, 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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AD12 GWK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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