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GM56 PAT

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,246 mi
Last recorded63,246 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM56 PAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 63,246 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 63,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,267 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 54,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,024 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,773 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,755 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,863 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,823 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,343 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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GM56 PAT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GM56 PAT, 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 GM56 PAT registered?

GM56 PAT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is GM56 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM56 PAT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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