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AF12 ZXV

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,384 mi
Last recorded162,384 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 162,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 162,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 7 Nov 2024 155,828 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 155,828 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 148,765 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 148,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,412 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 120,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,286 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

play in osf inner steering rack joint

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,475 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 30 Nov 2016 95,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,506 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 84,506 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight outer shoulder wear on rear tyres

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 ZXV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXV, 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 AF12 ZXV registered?

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

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