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AV61 ZHE

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,869 mi
Last recorded136,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZHE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 136,869 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 136,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2023 126,483 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,547 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 101,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 88,489 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,436 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and worn almost to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 68,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,709 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,451 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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AV61 ZHE is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV61 ZHE, 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 AV61 ZHE registered?

AV61 ZHE is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is AV61 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 ZHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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