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GU12 GGA

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GGA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,231 miles

Front both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside DLRS inoperative

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

screen chip

Fail 9 Oct 2025 98,231 miles

Front both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside DLRS inoperative

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

screen chip

Pass 17 Oct 2024 92,037 miles

Nearside DLRS inoperative

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

screen chips

Fail 17 Oct 2024 92,037 miles

Nearside DLRS inoperative

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

screen chips

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,448 miles

Nearside DLRS inoperative

screen chips

Fail 14 Oct 2023 86,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside DLRS inoperative

screen chips

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,913 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 60,486 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,380 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,839 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,644 miles

engine cover & under tray's fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 14,530 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 GGA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 GGA registered?

GU12 GGA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 GGA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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