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HY12 KSU

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,239 mi
Last recorded148,239 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 KSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 148,239 miles

Emissions to clean to read plate read 0.55 machine read zero

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,234 miles

Emissions to clean to read 0,56 on plate machine read 0.02

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 118,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 118,836 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,294 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Mainly offside. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,457 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the Centre top section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 94,354 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight and day time lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in Headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the Centre top section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,997 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 80,412 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,706 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,238 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

long handbrake travel

Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,613 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 38,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 26,317 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 KSU is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY12 KSU, 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 HY12 KSU registered?

HY12 KSU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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