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GA61 ROE

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,358 mi
Last recorded135,358 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA61 ROE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 135,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside rear light lens taped up

front brake imbalance by 20 percent nearside low

Pass 26 Oct 2024 128,584 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 128,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 115,950 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 115,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,452 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 81,452 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,834 miles

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

Child seat fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 61,834 miles

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

Child seat fitted

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 52,295 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,657 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,552 miles

Slight damage/fluffing to edges of centre rear seat belt webbing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 28,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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GA61 ROE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GA61 ROE, 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 GA61 ROE registered?

GA61 ROE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GA61 ROE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA61 ROE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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