MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog light missing
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust front flex in poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light missing
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust front flex in poor condition
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rear part to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR COUPLING STARTING TO CRACK (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH RACK GAITERS BADLY TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS FADING (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres close to legal limit
all four tyres scrubbed on edges
rear brake pads getting low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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HY12 GJV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 HY12 GJV, 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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HY12 GJV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2012.
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