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GU62 ZVS

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZVS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,542 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has stone chipped

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may require attention SOON (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge ,may require attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may require attention SOON (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention SOON (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 86,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/F, N/S/F ,MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r,n/s/r may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn, may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge has nail, inner edge worn , inner sidewall has damage, tyre on 2 mm , may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 81,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn, may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge has nail, inner edge worn , inner sidewall has damage, tyre on 2 mm , may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively may require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,264 miles

TPMS Light on dash

Fail 5 Oct 2022 72,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,886 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 66,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,297 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,815 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 22,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,673 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GU62 ZVS is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GU62 ZVS, 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 GU62 ZVS registered?

GU62 ZVS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GU62 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZVS shows 16 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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