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G20 KBF

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,712 mi
Last recorded109,712 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 KBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underfloor panels present, preventing full inspection.

Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,369 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 59,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 52,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 44,614 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 44,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,383 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,186 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on the outer edge Both rear tyres uneaven wear on the inner edge All four tyres have surface cracks

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G20 KBF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey 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 G20 KBF, 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 G20 KBF registered?

G20 KBF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is G20 KBF safe to buy?

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