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GP12 BCV

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,426 mi
Last recorded36,426 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP12 BCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 36,426 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 36,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 32,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 29,401 miles

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old

Various covers fitted obscuring components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2023 29,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old

Various covers fitted obscuring components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2022 27,905 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 26,821 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 26,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,902 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 21,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,580 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 14,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,973 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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GP12 BCV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 GP12 BCV, 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 GP12 BCV registered?

GP12 BCV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GP12 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP12 BCV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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