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FY12 ZYZ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,227 mi
Last recorded112,227 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ZYZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 112,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,827 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 100,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust appears to be stuck down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,848 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 88,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,653 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,466 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,466 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,305 miles

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

l/h/front tyre now wearing outer edge,smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,748 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 45,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FY12 ZYZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY12 ZYZ, 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 FY12 ZYZ registered?

FY12 ZYZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FY12 ZYZ safe to buy?

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