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A11 KAP

2012 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,481 mi
Last recorded53,481 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 KAP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 53,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 51,362 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 46,786 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 42,066 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 35,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 28,126 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 21,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,559 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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A11 KAP is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 A11 KAP, 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 A11 KAP?

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What year was A11 KAP registered?

A11 KAP is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is A11 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 KAP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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