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AU12 XZF

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XZF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,523 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,686 miles

Engine missfire

Fail 21 Nov 2023 80,686 miles

Engine missfire

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 76,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, replace asap (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp full of condensation

Fail 28 Nov 2022 76,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, replace asap (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp full of condensation

Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,775 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 71,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,182 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,521 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked and causing water ingress

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 34,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked and causing water ingress

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has small cut inside between treads.

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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AU12 XZF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AU12 XZF, 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 AU12 XZF registered?

AU12 XZF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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