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GF12 AKK

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,658 mi
Last recorded128,658 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 AKK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 128,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,255 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

off side wiper poor

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,607 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,282 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 101,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,973 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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GF12 AKK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF12 AKK, 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 GF12 AKK registered?

GF12 AKK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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