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CK61 ZXL

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

204,310 mi
Last recorded204,310 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 ZXL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 204,310 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Fail 4 Mar 2026 204,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2025 201,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 198,046 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Fail 4 Mar 2024 198,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and bald edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 188,934 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 188,821 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 177,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 167,396 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 167,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing from sill

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged due being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r appears to have got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,515 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 153,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 133,768 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 133,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear pads low

Fail 25 Apr 2018 133,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Outer sills covered

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake on minimum 16%

Pass 24 Apr 2017 118,487 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 104,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,497 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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CK61 ZXL is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK61 ZXL, 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 CK61 ZXL registered?

CK61 ZXL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is CK61 ZXL safe to buy?

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