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GK12 YOF

2012 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,867 mi
Last recorded140,867 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YOF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,867 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,511 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 135,109 miles

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge, nail

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2022 129,756 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,949 miles

wear in o/s rack arm

Pass 15 Feb 2020 103,586 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 103,586 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,962 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 64,007 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YOF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YOF, 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 GK12 YOF registered?

GK12 YOF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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