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GV12 HWN

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,765 mi
Last recorded105,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 105,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 105,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,100 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,270 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 81,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 73,401 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 73,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 73,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high lamp damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both, not gapped (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,477 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 48,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,148 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,909 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 HWN 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 GV12 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

GV12 HWN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is GV12 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 HWN 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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