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AF12 ZYC

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,365 mi
Last recorded64,365 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 64,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 54,671 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 42,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 30,889 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in tread but still meets MOT requirements

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,611 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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AF12 ZYC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF12 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

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

Is AF12 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZYC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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