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GX12 NTO

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 NTO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 86,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 83,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 80,519 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,554 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2022 71,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 66,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,881 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 55,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,064 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,833 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 24,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade broken and could damage screen

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,478 miles

Rear wiper blade broken and could damage screen

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 NTO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver 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 NTO, 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 NTO registered?

GX12 NTO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is GX12 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 NTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX12 NTO have outstanding finance?

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