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K33 VHO

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,951 mi
Last recorded61,951 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 VHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 61,951 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 56,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 46,964 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,924 miles

front and rear brake pads low 3.0mm, and discs worn.

front tyres cracking between treads

Fail 9 Jun 2022 41,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear brake pads low 3.0mm, and discs worn.

front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,651 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2020 33,651 miles

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

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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 2.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,946 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,142 miles

engine bay cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 14,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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K33 VHO is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K33 VHO, 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 K33 VHO registered?

K33 VHO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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