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AF62 ZSZ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 127,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 118,400 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2024 109,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,396 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,586 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 77,581 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 64,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,394 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 46,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,851 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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AF62 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AF62 ZSZ, 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 AF62 ZSZ registered?

AF62 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is AF62 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 ZSZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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