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BV12 GXT

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,114 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted under car and over shills not allow full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,998 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))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Manufacture under covers not allowing inspection.

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,894 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,701 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,444 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 42,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 3mm

front tyres wearing on outer edges and nearside front tyre has screw in

Fail 4 Nov 2017 42,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer pad on limits (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 3mm

front tyres wearing on outer edges and nearside front tyre has screw in

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside outer pad is 2mm replacement asap (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 17,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,361 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BV12 GXT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV12 GXT, 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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BV12 GXT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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