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K8 TDK

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

123,926 mi
Last recorded123,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 TDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 123,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,377 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber coupling perished/ cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 118,645 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 118,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,320 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 85,278 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

tps warning lamp is on

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted, restricting view of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,411 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,453 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,271 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 89,507 miles

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))

emissions not detected

Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,570 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,830 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,779 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,779 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,732 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint front large rubber bush on n/s trailing arm to body (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,732 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint front large rubber bush on n/s trailing arm to body (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip bulb insecure. (1.8.A.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 55,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,029 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 36,114 miles

Nearside wipper slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2013 36,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside wipper slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2011 29,948 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

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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K8 TDK is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 K8 TDK, 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 K8 TDK registered?

K8 TDK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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