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GV12 UGC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,006 mi
Last recorded130,006 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 130,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 124,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 119,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,618 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 88,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,209 miles

Nearside Front brake wearing indicator disconnected

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,176 miles

advise shields prevent full examination.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 58,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise shields prevent full examination.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,639 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UGC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

GV12 UGC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is GV12 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 UGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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