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FH12 ZXO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,703 mi
Last recorded112,703 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,703 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 112,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

tyre warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2024 106,868 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))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 106,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear disc corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 99,943 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear disc corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidwall impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 48,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade excessively split

Fail 25 May 2017 48,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade excessively split

Pass 26 May 2016 39,861 miles

Front and Rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 25 May 2016 39,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and Rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZXO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 FH12 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

FH12 ZXO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is FH12 ZXO safe to buy?

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