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GK12 AVV

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,382 mi
Last recorded126,382 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 AVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 126,382 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 115,559 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,020 miles

Rear unable to test rear seat belts seats folded flat (to much stuff in vehicle)

Fail 2 Nov 2023 104,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure moved out of spring mounting location (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear unable to test rear seat belts seats folded flat (to much stuff in vehicle)

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,189 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,704 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GK12 AVV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GK12 AVV, 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 GK12 AVV registered?

GK12 AVV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is GK12 AVV safe to buy?

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