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FX12 ZNZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZNZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 130,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 122,578 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 122,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,829 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

all brake discs have slight lip

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,917 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 84,917 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,407 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 40,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,437 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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FX12 ZNZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 FX12 ZNZ, 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 FX12 ZNZ registered?

FX12 ZNZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FX12 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 ZNZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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