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GU12 GXC

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GXC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 115,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 112,416 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 105,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 95,583 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 95,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,986 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 89,986 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 2mm and badly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 84,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 2mm and badly worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 80,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 74,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,287 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2018 69,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,923 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,143 miles

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

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 GXC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

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

Is GU12 GXC safe to buy?

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