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GF12 TSY

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,530 mi
Last recorded113,530 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 TSY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,530 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,180 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 94,179 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,829 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERSIDE BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 May 2018 56,026 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 33,809 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 28,629 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 22,121 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 TSY is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

GF12 TSY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is GF12 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 TSY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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