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GV61 KFD

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,441 mi
Last recorded75,441 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 KFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,381 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 71,220 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 63,024 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 63,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,260 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2021 59,244 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 54,965 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,661 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Exhaust DPF, tiny blow?

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

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

Front Tyres treads edges, little worn

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 47,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Exhaust DPF, tiny blow?

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

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

Front Tyres treads edges, little worn

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced N/W (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,720 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 42,720 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,754 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,861 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on both inner & outer edges - outer edge has no tread

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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GV61 KFD is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV61 KFD, 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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GV61 KFD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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