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GJ62 KYZ

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 KYZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines corroding above ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear headlight level sensor arm ball joints seized

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines corroding above ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour predominately white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour predominately white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines corroding above ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear headlight level sensor arm ball joints seized

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines corroding above ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,550 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner & outer edges in areas of secondary tread & cracked in inner side wall.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread & cracked in inner side wall.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner & outer edges in areas of secondary tread & cracked in inner side wall.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread & cracked in inner side wall.

Vehicle fitted with under trays partially obscuring inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,839 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GJ62 KYZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ62 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

GJ62 KYZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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