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K11 KSA

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,687 mi
Last recorded104,687 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 KSA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,687 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 104,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,039 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 90,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance at 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower tension strut outer ball joint gaiter twisted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn/wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,278 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 71,276 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 639,471 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 63,941 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 24,459 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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K11 KSA is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K11 KSA, 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 K11 KSA registered?

K11 KSA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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