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FJ62 ZWK

2012 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,338 mi
Last recorded136,338 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZWK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 136,338 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 136,337 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 129,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 123,923 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 116,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,498 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,597 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2018 72,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,822 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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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FJ62 ZWK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ62 ZWK, 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 FJ62 ZWK registered?

FJ62 ZWK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is FJ62 ZWK safe to buy?

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