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GV12 EXR

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,716 mi
Last recorded98,716 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 EXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,716 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 98,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,601 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 91,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,219 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,313 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer

engine oil very low

Pass 19 May 2017 39,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 29,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,816 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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GV12 EXR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

GV12 EXR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is GV12 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 EXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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