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GM02 ARM

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 ARM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 123,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 110,766 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 97,193 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 83,726 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))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 70,486 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 70,486 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 64,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 57,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,042 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 May 2017 50,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,233 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 25,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,847 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 24,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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GM02 ARM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GM02 ARM, 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 GM02 ARM registered?

GM02 ARM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is GM02 ARM safe to buy?

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