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BT61 ZWA

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,747 mi
Last recorded47,747 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZWA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,855 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 12,850 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nails in both rear tyres marked

Pass 28 Nov 2014 11,392 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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BT61 ZWA is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT61 ZWA, 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 BT61 ZWA registered?

BT61 ZWA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2012.

Is BT61 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 ZWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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