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HY12 GJV

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,275 mi
Last recorded140,275 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GJV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 140,275 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 140,269 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 140,218 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,123 miles

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 135,117 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 127,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,632 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 109,632 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,900 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,699 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,735 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,424 miles

all four tyres scrubbed on edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2015 75,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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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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What year was HY12 GJV registered?

HY12 GJV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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