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WG12 GZP

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,444 mi
Last recorded101,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 GZP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 101,444 miles

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,483 miles

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

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

slight wear in o/s rack/ inner joint

Pass 18 Jun 2024 91,557 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm ball joint area (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,948 miles

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 27 Jun 2022 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,313 miles

slight distortion on both front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,440 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 75,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2018 57,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 49,339 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,203 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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WG12 GZP 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 WG12 GZP, 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 WG12 GZP registered?

WG12 GZP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 GZP 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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