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EY12 ZCV

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,892 mi
Last recorded127,892 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 127,892 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensaton (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,639 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge,no cords visible at time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge,no cords visible at time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,292 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 45,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 16,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,350 miles

Offside inner rack arm has slight play

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 14,031 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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EY12 ZCV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY12 ZCV, 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 EY12 ZCV registered?

EY12 ZCV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EY12 ZCV safe to buy?

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