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ET12 GPY

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,294 mi
Last recorded89,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 GPY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 80,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 71,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,268 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 59,323 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped outside of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 59,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped outside of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage drivers side lower (3.2 (a) (i))

both front forward lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

offside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

Fail 14 Jul 2020 47,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre size 215/40R18 85Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage drivers side lower (3.2 (a) (i))

both front forward lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

offside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,460 miles

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,460 miles

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

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

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 41,677 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,412 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Nearside Rear Registration light dim

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 30,488 miles

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

Offside 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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ET12 GPY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET12 GPY, 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

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What year was ET12 GPY registered?

ET12 GPY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is ET12 GPY safe to buy?

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