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DN62 KPL

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,058 mi
Last recorded169,058 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 KPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 169,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 169,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,026 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 131,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from gear box

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2019 131,844 miles

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from gear box

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,925 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 11 Jul 2015 85,045 miles

o/s/r tyre craked

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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DN62 KPL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN62 KPL, 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 DN62 KPL registered?

DN62 KPL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is DN62 KPL safe to buy?

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