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GU12 CXT

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,479 mi
Last recorded116,479 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 CXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,479 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 116,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,258 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 114,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,002 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 94,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 90,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,882 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 51,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake pad wear light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,847 miles

Offside Front tyre cuts in tread but not to cords

Offside Rear tyre cuts in tread but not to cords

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,709 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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GU12 CXT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU12 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

GU12 CXT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GU12 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 CXT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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