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GF12 HXU

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,946 mi
Last recorded66,946 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,946 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 49,018 miles

Nearside Front and offside rear tyres getting close to wear markers 205/55/16 runflat

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,257 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 40,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around outer wall 205/55/16 runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,887 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,377 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,598 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 HXU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF12 HXU registered?

GF12 HXU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GF12 HXU safe to buy?

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