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GX12 MHM

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,983 mi
Last recorded130,983 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 MHM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 130,983 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 130,982 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,989 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 101,111 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 101,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 87,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 77,106 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 69,504 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated.

Pass 8 May 2019 62,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2017 47,952 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 39,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,146 miles

Front 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 MHM is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MHM, 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 GX12 MHM registered?

GX12 MHM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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