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A6 KDU

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 KDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 58,180 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 58,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 47,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,598 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 43,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,599 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 33,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,491 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 16,218 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres heavily cracked inbetween treads

Offside rear tyre cracked inbetween treads

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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A6 KDU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 A6 KDU, 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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What year was A6 KDU registered?

A6 KDU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A6 KDU safe to buy?

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