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GU12 ZTC

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,698 mi
Last recorded93,698 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ZTC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 93,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 84,548 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 73,295 miles

Nearside Rear getting low and cracking between tread.

Offside Front getting low and cracking between tread.

Offside Rear getting low and cracking between tread.

Fail 24 Oct 2020 73,295 miles

Nearside Rear getting low and cracking between tread.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front getting low and cracking between tread.

Offside Rear getting low and cracking between tread.

Pass 4 May 2019 64,947 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 4 May 2019 64,947 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 57,558 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 57,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 50,411 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2016 42,094 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,406 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 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

GU12 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is GU12 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 ZTC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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