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ST03 ZAT

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,356 mi
Last recorded56,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 ZAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 56,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,089 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 56,079 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,098 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 34,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,328 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner shows signs of about to separate - advise replace ASAP

ODB cover missing

Offside Front tyre worn outer

Offside Rear tyre bald inner shows signs of about to separate - advise replace ASAP

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,557 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side rear tyre bald on inner edge

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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ST03 ZAT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ST03 ZAT, 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

How do I check the history of ST03 ZAT?

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What year was ST03 ZAT registered?

ST03 ZAT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is ST03 ZAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 ZAT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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