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GF12 HKJ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

184,451 mi
Last recorded184,451 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 184,451 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 178,070 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output On both lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper Both covers loose on both sides

Pass 19 Jul 2023 152,520 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output On (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing On both sides dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 142,747 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 142,747 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Front splitter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 135,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 126,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,290 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,079 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,271 miles

Metal in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,717 miles

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)

oil level half way

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 HKJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GF12 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

GF12 HKJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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