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DY12 ZLN

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,336 mi
Last recorded114,336 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZLN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,140 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,804 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,848 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 29 Mar 2019 80,848 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,321 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 205/50/17 (RF) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 205/50/17 (RF) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (RF) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (RF) (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (RF) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (RF) (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,639 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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DY12 ZLN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY12 ZLN, 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 DY12 ZLN registered?

DY12 ZLN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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