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GJ12 TXY

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 TXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,770 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,303 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 68,015 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 68,013 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing in acsessable (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 48,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,369 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 23,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre 0mm outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre 0mm outer edge

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 15,746 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 10,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 10,190 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 TXY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ12 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

GJ12 TXY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is GJ12 TXY safe to buy?

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