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BN12 GZO

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,755 mi
Last recorded65,755 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GZO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,829 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 60,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,299 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 55,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,253 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2020 51,662 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn and cracked on outer edge 205/55/16 91v

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,cracked and badly worn on inner edge 5011 dot code (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm worn bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm worn lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge wearing low

Pass 11 May 2017 43,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 38,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre - Nail in tread puctured

Pass 14 May 2015 20,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,085 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
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BN12 GZO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BN12 GZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 GZO?

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What year was BN12 GZO registered?

BN12 GZO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BN12 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 GZO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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