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AF12 ZXD

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,508 mi
Last recorded155,508 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZXD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 155,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,724 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 140,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 134,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 134,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,576 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,735 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,947 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 72,947 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,062 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZXD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

AF12 ZXD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZXD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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