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GV12 BKU

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 BKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,480 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 65,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,849 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres worn inner egdes

front brake discs slightly worn

x3 nails nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2021 58,849 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres worn inner egdes

front brake discs slightly worn

x3 nails nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,234 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 46,145 miles

both front tyres slightly worn edges

Fail 17 May 2019 46,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres slightly worn edges

Pass 17 May 2018 41,307 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 34,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 26,873 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 20,064 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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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GV12 BKU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV12 BKU, 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 GV12 BKU registered?

GV12 BKU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is GV12 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 BKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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