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EX12 KMA

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,285 mi
Last recorded80,285 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 KMA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,511 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,600 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,769 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,210 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 66,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,986 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,280 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,142 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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EX12 KMA 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 92.3%.

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 EX12 KMA, 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 EX12 KMA registered?

EX12 KMA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 KMA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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