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GX61 OKT

2012 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,602 mi
Last recorded47,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 OKT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 47,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,635 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,476 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 41,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 36,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 23,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 20,394 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 16,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 14,758 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 14,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 12,830 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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GX61 OKT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GX61 OKT, 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 GX61 OKT registered?

GX61 OKT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is GX61 OKT safe to buy?

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