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GY61 ZSG

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,485 mi
Last recorded163,485 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 163,485 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 160,996 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 158,289 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 153,853 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 153,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 137,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 125,523 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 116,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,698 miles

Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating both sides (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 103,698 miles

Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating both sides (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 103,661 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. 215/50/r17-95w (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 91,041 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has some damage to the sidewall

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 91,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre has some damage to the sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,704 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,688 miles

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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GY61 ZSG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY61 ZSG, 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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GY61 ZSG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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