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DXZ 3505

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,231 mi
Last recorded106,231 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 3505
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 106,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,299 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 91,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,465 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 69,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,666 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,285 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,733 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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DXZ 3505 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 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 DXZ 3505, 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

How do I check the history of DXZ 3505?

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What year was DXZ 3505 registered?

DXZ 3505 is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is DXZ 3505 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 3505 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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