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GJ12 KBU

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 KBU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,134 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,389 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,120 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 69,120 miles

Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 65,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,860 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,829 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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GJ12 KBU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ12 KBU, 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 GJ12 KBU registered?

GJ12 KBU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is GJ12 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 KBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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