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KFZ 5728

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,929 mi
Last recorded161,929 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 5728
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 161,929 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear tyre WORN LOW

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire incorrectly routed

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 154,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn low/worn on edge

Rear Rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 143,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 137,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,952 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 128,952 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,116 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily worn

front and rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,055 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 87,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,057 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,057 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 66,213 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 66,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,633 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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KFZ 5728 is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KFZ 5728, 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 KFZ 5728 registered?

KFZ 5728 is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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