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FH12 ZXC

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,860 mi
Last recorded104,860 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 ZXC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 104,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 100,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,627 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 94,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,212 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,743 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,733 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,145 miles

Unable to check nearside rear and offside rear seat belts properly due to child seats fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,528 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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FH12 ZXC is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FH12 ZXC, 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 FH12 ZXC registered?

FH12 ZXC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is FH12 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 ZXC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH12 ZXC have outstanding finance?

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