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GJ12 OXS

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,461 mi
Last recorded99,461 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 OXS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 99,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,121 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 93,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,543 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 85,543 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 74,567 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 74,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorber bump stops in poor condtion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,046 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 60,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,794 miles

both wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,134 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 38,130 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OXS is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ12 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

GJ12 OXS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is GJ12 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 OXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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