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GG05 DON

2012 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,727 mi
Last recorded52,727 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG05 DON
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,727 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 52,727 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 49,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 47,542 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 45,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,505 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 2 Sep 2021 44,505 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,108 miles

engine cover and undertrays obstructing some items

Fail 25 Aug 2020 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 17 Aug 2019 42,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,538 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 99,538 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,762 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily lipped and scored

Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,622 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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)

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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GG05 DON is a 2012 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GG05 DON, 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 GG05 DON registered?

GG05 DON is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GG05 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for GG05 DON shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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