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GV12 OVG

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,716 mi
Last recorded50,716 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 50,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 49,576 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 49,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 large tear in inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre unevenly worn on inner edge will soon tear and be in same condition as the nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,070 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 48,069 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective only safety catch working (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,174 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,171 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 43,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 39,710 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 39,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,324 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 OVG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OVG, 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 GV12 OVG registered?

GV12 OVG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is GV12 OVG safe to buy?

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