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HY12 GGE

2012 BMW 118

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,582 mi
Last recorded66,582 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GGE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 66,582 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,554 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 64,102 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,461 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,851 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 58,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,051 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,479 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,615 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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HY12 GGE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HY12 GGE, 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 HY12 GGE registered?

HY12 GGE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is HY12 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 GGE 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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