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FX12 ZSU

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,641 mi
Last recorded96,641 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,169 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 64,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 51,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,929 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 43,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,617 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratching (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades smear

Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,617 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Coolant leak ()

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

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

No engine oil showing on dipstick

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratching (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades smear

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,452 miles

Offside Front castor arm bush split

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end / track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,402 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 ZSU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

FX12 ZSU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is FX12 ZSU safe to buy?

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