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GU12 XWF

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,545 mi
Last recorded80,545 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 80,545 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misty

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 77,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 75,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,356 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 71,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 65,576 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,406 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,809 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,752 miles

nail in the offside front tyre

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 XWF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

GU12 XWF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GU12 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 XWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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