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G17 OMC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,894 mi
Last recorded158,894 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 OMC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 158,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2024 129,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 119,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,393 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 112,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,957 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,525 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,305 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,719 miles

(strong advise) front tyres bald on both edges(tyre core about to show through the tyre)

n/s rear tyre not a run flat tyre(the rest are)

o/s rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front has nail in

Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front has nail in

Pass 24 Jan 2015 61,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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G17 OMC 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 80%.

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 G17 OMC, 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 G17 OMC registered?

G17 OMC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is G17 OMC safe to buy?

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