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FX12 ZRZ

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

213,174 mi
Last recorded213,174 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 213,174 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt mold

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt mold

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt mold

Offside Rear taillight crack

Fail 17 Feb 2026 213,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Seat belt mold

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt mold

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt mold

Offside Rear taillight crack

Pass 30 Sep 2024 209,989 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak!!

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under belly tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2024 209,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect excessive bounce (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect excessive bounce (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi weak!!

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under belly tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2023 206,574 miles

undertray fitted . not able to fully inspect under

Fail 15 Jul 2023 205,811 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing both rears (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2022 199,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 177,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 150,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,519 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,186 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FX12 ZRZ 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 78.6%.

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 FX12 ZRZ, 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.

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What year was FX12 ZRZ registered?

FX12 ZRZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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