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GF02 MAZ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,698 mi
Last recorded88,698 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 MAZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 88,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,282 miles

small chip to windscreen, central lower

Fail 18 Feb 2023 71,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small chip to windscreen, central lower

Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,675 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [zone a] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,634 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 45,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavy Cracking Exposing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavy Cracking Exposing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,292 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,026 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to pick up on tester

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,113 miles

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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GF02 MAZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GF02 MAZ, 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 GF02 MAZ registered?

GF02 MAZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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