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GJ12 URO

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 URO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 71,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 65,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 58,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 55,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,031 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,877 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,897 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,826 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 12,778 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,778 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 URO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URO, 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.

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What year was GJ12 URO registered?

GJ12 URO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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