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KR61 GPZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,450 mi
Last recorded124,450 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 GPZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 124,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 124,450 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2025 120,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 103,121 miles

ALL TYRES WORN CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 14 May 2024 103,121 miles

ALL TYRES WORN CRACKED AND PERISHED

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 103,119 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

brake discs rusty front and rear

low effort n/s/r service and parking brake

rear tyres cracked and perished

rear tyres worn low

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,244 miles

All Four Tyres Cracking

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,694 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,105 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 91,088 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,034 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 39,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,485 miles

nearside front washer jet leaking

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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KR61 GPZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR61 GPZ, 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 KR61 GPZ registered?

KR61 GPZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is KR61 GPZ safe to buy?

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