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VU12 ZSY

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,853 mi
Last recorded92,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZSY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,853 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 85,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 80,486 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,306 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

wipers now smearing.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,342 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,915 miles

Smoke test too clean to read

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,539 miles

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

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,050 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,403 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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VU12 ZSY is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU12 ZSY, 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 VU12 ZSY registered?

VU12 ZSY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is VU12 ZSY safe to buy?

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