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GY12 EZJ

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,135 mi
Last recorded168,135 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 168,135 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 161,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 161,956 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 153,516 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,106 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads worn

Fail 27 Feb 2023 142,105 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (front most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Mar 2022 129,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,947 miles

Nearside Front DAMAGED TYRE

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f brake slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a slice on sidewall, no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,459 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 100,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,148 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 86,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 74,646 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 74,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,060 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

large crack in windscreen on drivers side (strongly advise replacement)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on shoulders(advise replacement)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

large crack in windscreen on drivers side (strongly advise replacement)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on shoulders(advise replacement)

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 EZJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EZJ, 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 GY12 EZJ registered?

GY12 EZJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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