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CE12 TZN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,848 mi
Last recorded164,848 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 164,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 159,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 151,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 139,742 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 131,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,688 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 104,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,856 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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CE12 TZN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE12 TZN, 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 CE12 TZN registered?

CE12 TZN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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