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GU12 AGO

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

202,935 mi
Last recorded202,935 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 202,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 199,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 195,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 191,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 191,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 187,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 175,550 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2018 154,538 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,852 miles

offside front tyre light wear to outer edge

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,050 miles

Items Removed

Play In Steering Rack

Under-Tray Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU12 AGO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU12 AGO, 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 GU12 AGO registered?

GU12 AGO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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