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AD62 AFY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,837 mi
Last recorded116,837 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 AFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 11 Apr 2025 105,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 94,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 83,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 68,445 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 54,236 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,009 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,130 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,338 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 41,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,241 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,275 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edge's

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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AD62 AFY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AD62 AFY, 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 AD62 AFY registered?

AD62 AFY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is AD62 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD62 AFY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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