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HG12 GGU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,550 mi
Last recorded106,550 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 GGU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 106,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,516 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,335 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,323 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,953 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,633 miles

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,241 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm

Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,241 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,319 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,186 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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HG12 GGU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG12 GGU, 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 HG12 GGU registered?

HG12 GGU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is HG12 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 GGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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