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GK12 XTD

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XTD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 65,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,652 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,600 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 49,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,772 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear on inside edges of front tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2016 36,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear on inside edges of front tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,142 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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GK12 XTD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

GK12 XTD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is GK12 XTD safe to buy?

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