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AK12 GXW

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,989 mi
Last recorded128,989 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 128,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns+os. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 128,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns+os. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,637 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,261 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside High beam poor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2024 116,261 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside High beam poor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,450 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 111,439 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,671 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,340 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,208 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 70,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 60,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,442 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 50,442 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AK12 GXW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK12 GXW, 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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AK12 GXW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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