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HY12 KGF

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,468 mi
Last recorded64,468 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 KGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,958 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,342 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced broken lens and has an increase of water inside. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin large lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,752 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,930 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm tread

under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,210 miles

plastic covers fitted over fuel and brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,098 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY12 KGF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY12 KGF, 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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HY12 KGF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HY12 KGF safe to buy?

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