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GL12 NPP

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 NPP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 97,305 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 97,305 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 91,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,981 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 77,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In bald/unevenly worn inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre bald/unevenly worn badly, and very close to exposing ply/cords, in this area.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,939 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 61,939 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,388 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 58,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,263 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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GL12 NPP is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL12 NPP, 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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GL12 NPP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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