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AK12 GXY

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,999 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 108,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 99,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

bmw brake system warning

Fail 10 Dec 2024 99,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

bmw brake system warning

Pass 4 Dec 2023 90,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,019 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 89,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,461 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 82,461 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,363 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,802 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 65,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,049 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 62,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,288 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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AK12 GXY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GXY, 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 GXY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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