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HY12 GXO

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,641 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 77,406 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 69,839 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake slightly soft

Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,188 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 6 Apr 2022 51,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 39,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2018 34,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 26,289 miles

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

emission too clean

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,069 miles

rear tyres just off legal limit

Fail 2 Apr 2015 23,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres just off legal limit

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 GXO is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 HY12 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

HY12 GXO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is HY12 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 GXO 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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