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BT12 ZKC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZKC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,592 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 73,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 73,086 miles

Front exhaust flexi loose

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 73,086 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexi loose

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,356 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,478 miles

Both rear A.B.S Sensors catching on A.B.S rings but not illuminating light

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged but no cords exposed

Offside Front Tyre side wall damaged but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,217 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

nearside/offside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2019 43,211 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

nearside/offside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,508 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,033 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,114 miles

front tyres cracks in 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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BT12 ZKC is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT12 ZKC, 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 BT12 ZKC registered?

BT12 ZKC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 ZKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 ZKC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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