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K80 TYW

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,258 mi
Last recorded83,258 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 TYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 83,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 67,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,777 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 56,777 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,175 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 36,178 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,446 miles

Centre Front Lower lower covers restricting view of underside

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,035 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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K80 TYW is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K80 TYW, 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 K80 TYW registered?

K80 TYW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is K80 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K80 TYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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