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GU62 KCJ

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,603 mi
Last recorded87,603 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 KCJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 87,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,740 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2022 86,739 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,095 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,358 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 64,853 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 55,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,043 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 35,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has small cut in tread but still meets MOT requirements ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,414 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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GU62 KCJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU62 KCJ, 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.

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What year was GU62 KCJ registered?

GU62 KCJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is GU62 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 KCJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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