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K27 EVB

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,060 mi
Last recorded106,060 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 EVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 106,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front alloy arm /front bush beginning to split, full bush obscured by subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front alloy arm /front bush beginning to split, full bush obscured by subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 95,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corroded and lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corroded and lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 89,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R18 Potenza sport Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corroded and lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corroded and lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,129 miles

Both front disc worn and lipped on inner surface.

Fail 1 Jul 2021 67,129 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plates Background overlay. (0.1 (d))

Both front disc worn and lipped on inner surface.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,684 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 61,684 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,911 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 44,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,844 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 24,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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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K27 EVB is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 K27 EVB, 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 K27 EVB registered?

K27 EVB is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is K27 EVB safe to buy?

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