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GY12 CUX

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,134 mi
Last recorded71,134 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 CUX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 71,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,766 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,718 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 57,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,697 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,057 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 19,057 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

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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GY12 CUX 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 92.9%.

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 GY12 CUX, 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 GY12 CUX registered?

GY12 CUX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GY12 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 CUX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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