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G19 ADO

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,388 mi
Last recorded77,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 ADO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 77,388 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate lamps flickering

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,981 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,583 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 55,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,378 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 54,375 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 34,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,377 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissons to clean

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,004 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)

front tyres on 3mm

rear pads approx 5mm

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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G19 ADO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G19 ADO, 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 G19 ADO registered?

G19 ADO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is G19 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G19 ADO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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