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EY12 KTJ

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,428 mi
Last recorded86,428 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

number plate lights are dim

Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,943 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 78,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,019 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,011 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 45,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

under trays engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 38,886 miles

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

warning symbol displayed on dash

Pass 23 May 2015 31,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 May 2015 31,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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EY12 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EY12 KTJ, 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 EY12 KTJ registered?

EY12 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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