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GX12 LRU

2012 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,072 mi
Last recorded181,072 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LRU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 181,072 miles

Both rear shock qabsorber upper dust cover adrift from top mount exposing inner pistons

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre treead worn down to limit 245/45 ZR 17

Pass 13 Nov 2024 146,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm limit.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder of tread 225/45 ZR 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake pads wearing low and brake disc worn with 'lips; on edges.

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,chassis and floor both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,473 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,523 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 117,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,223 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 101,777 miles

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

N/S/F Lower front arm inner bush perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F lower front arm inner bush perishing

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

Undertrays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,765 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2017 83,755 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,379 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 61,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 61,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LRU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRU, 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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GX12 LRU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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