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GX12 JTU

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,245 mi
Last recorded88,245 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 JTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 88,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,705 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 79,503 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 70,567 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 70,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 May 2021 63,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,901 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,919 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 53,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,906 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GX12 JTU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GX12 JTU, 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 GX12 JTU registered?

GX12 JTU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GX12 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 JTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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