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GV62 FFX

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,196 mi
Last recorded74,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 FFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,196 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 67,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,705 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 64,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,282 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE AND NEASIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,808 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Underbody covers obscuring view

Fail 9 Jun 2022 60,702 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Underbody covers obscuring view

Pass 22 May 2021 52,190 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2020 48,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 39,055 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 30 May 2018 31,463 miles

Front brake pads 50% worn

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,762 miles

Under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,138 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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GV62 FFX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GV62 FFX, 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 GV62 FFX registered?

GV62 FFX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is GV62 FFX safe to buy?

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