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C24 KAY

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,358 mi
Last recorded149,358 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 KAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 149,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 143,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 136,328 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Apr 2024 136,328 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,967 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 133,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2022 129,786 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 122,843 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 122,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,373 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,555 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,742 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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C24 KAY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C24 KAY, 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 C24 KAY registered?

C24 KAY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is C24 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 KAY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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