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GJ62 LPV

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,286 mi
Last recorded96,286 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 LPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 96,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 90,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 90,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 78,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 70,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,567 miles

management warning light indicate some part of engine malfunction

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,069 miles

front tread tyre show signs deterioration, nearside

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,446 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 LPV is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

GJ62 LPV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is GJ62 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 LPV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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