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GD12 MFN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,673 mi
Last recorded104,673 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 MFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,673 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,640 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 94,640 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,953 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 86,953 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 71,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,501 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 67,051 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Wipers not tested

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged / deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2020 60,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged / deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 43,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now 205/50/17/v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2017 37,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,759 miles

offside rear tyre pressure is very low

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GD12 MFN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 GD12 MFN, 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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GD12 MFN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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