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AJ12 ZHR

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZHR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 139,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 130,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 130,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 124,348 miles

slight play o/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 110,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,183 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,423 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle compoenets

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,755 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,045 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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AJ12 ZHR is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AJ12 ZHR, 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 AJ12 ZHR registered?

AJ12 ZHR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is AJ12 ZHR safe to buy?

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