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EY12 ZKC

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,142 mi
Last recorded114,142 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZKC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 114,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

screen washers defective

Pass 1 Dec 2023 96,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,996 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 80,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,923 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 14 Dec 2019 62,895 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1x minor stone chip central 1x minor stone chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 57,385 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 50,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,626 miles

under body panils fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,946 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 ZKC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZKC, 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

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What year was EY12 ZKC registered?

EY12 ZKC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is EY12 ZKC safe to buy?

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