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GL12 NPY

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,976 mi
Last recorded174,976 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 NPY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 174,976 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate broken (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Likely to detach (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end has play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape (inner edge of tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis warning on dashboard

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 158,949 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 149,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,364 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 138,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 132,470 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 132,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 126,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,809 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 91,062 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 91,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 80,749 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 80,748 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 62,976 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 62,976 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 41,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,565 miles

N/S/R tyre tread perished

Rear washer in-op

Front winscreen washers working only to 50%

Fail 1 Jun 2015 30,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

N/S/R tyre tread perished

Rear washer in-op

Front winscreen washers working only to 50%

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 NPY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NPY, 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 GL12 NPY registered?

GL12 NPY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GL12 NPY safe to buy?

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