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EK12 ZWH

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,623 mi
Last recorded99,623 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZWH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,623 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,712 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine undertray sacked in oil, unable to see a leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 92,712 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear plates are not correctly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. Bulge has split carcass. 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine undertray sacked in oil, unable to see a leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge is worn tread at 2mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 83,347 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 83,347 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,944 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 53,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,625 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2015 17,671 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EK12 ZWH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EK12 ZWH, 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 EK12 ZWH registered?

EK12 ZWH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is EK12 ZWH safe to buy?

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