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YE62 ZKN

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,405 mi
Last recorded104,405 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 104,405 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 100,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 100,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.35.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255.35.18 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 95,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255.35.18 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,960 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum Stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,516 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,432 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,382 miles

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

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

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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YE62 ZKN 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 YE62 ZKN, 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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YE62 ZKN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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