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GJ62 FMY

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 FMY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on outer edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,830 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,618 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,656 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,933 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,429 miles

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,886 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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GJ62 FMY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ62 FMY, 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 GJ62 FMY registered?

GJ62 FMY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is GJ62 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 FMY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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