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GY12 GXO

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,333 mi
Last recorded149,333 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 GXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 149,333 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 149,296 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 133,028 miles

chip in window screen

Fail 1 Mar 2022 133,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear bumper, boot and NSR light unit damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2020 121,096 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Aero (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 121,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Aero (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,379 miles

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 14 Jun 2018 95,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,214 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 72,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,687 miles

Both front tyre's wearing bold on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GXO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

GY12 GXO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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