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A6 KFX

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 KFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 102,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear under body panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Fail 23 Jan 2026 102,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear under body panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner from rear view mirror ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,539 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 25 Jan 2021 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 382 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 52,036 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,038 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,957 miles

Offside Rear nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KFX is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A6 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

A6 KFX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is A6 KFX safe to buy?

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