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GU12 ZTS

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,479 mi
Last recorded86,479 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 86,479 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,167 miles

damage to nearside headlamp

offside rear tyre 3mm

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,361 miles

condensation to nearside headlamp

Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,361 miles

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

condensation to nearside headlamp

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,748 miles

Engine managemnt light on dash

Nearside Front headlight water ingress

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges low

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges low

battery warning light on dash

Pass 24 May 2016 42,182 miles

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

strong advise buckle to n/s/f road wheel inner rim

Fail 24 May 2016 42,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

strong advise buckle to n/s/f road wheel inner rim

strong advise wear front and rear brake pads

wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZTS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

GU12 ZTS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GU12 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 ZTS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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