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AF12 ZDK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,128 mi
Last recorded114,128 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,173 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 105,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,408 miles

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,559 miles

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS 3MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,440 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,427 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 35,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AF12 ZDK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF12 ZDK, 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 AF12 ZDK registered?

AF12 ZDK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZDK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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