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GU12 YMT

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,003 mi
Last recorded84,003 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YMT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,003 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 79,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,285 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 66,006 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,966 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,931 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,676 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front tyres perished between tread

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 YMT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YMT, 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

How do I check the history of GU12 YMT?

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What year was GU12 YMT registered?

GU12 YMT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GU12 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 YMT 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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