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G2 ASV

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,440 mi
Last recorded138,440 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 ASV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 138,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 132,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,403 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,516 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,257 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 100,290 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 100,290 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 89,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 89,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn both edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn both edges

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 74,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn both edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn both edges

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 46,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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G2 ASV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G2 ASV, 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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What year was G2 ASV registered?

G2 ASV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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