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K17 LUN

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,033 mi
Last recorded103,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 LUN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,827 miles

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

Rear unable to test rear adult seat belt due to obstruction on the back

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 98,827 miles

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

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

Rear unable to test rear adult seat belt due to obstruction on the back

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 93,830 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,466 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2019 83,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,105 miles

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

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

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 36,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,826 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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K17 LUN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K17 LUN, 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 K17 LUN registered?

K17 LUN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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