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BA55 ZRA

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 ZRA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,748 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,259 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,183 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 102,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,268 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,460 miles

Coolant low

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,460 miles

Coolant low

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,156 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 54,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side front tyre worn on outer tread

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BA55 ZRA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA55 ZRA, 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 BA55 ZRA registered?

BA55 ZRA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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