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KM12 WUU

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,590 mi
Last recorded182,590 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 WUU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 182,590 miles

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 182,558 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 174,080 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 174,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 154,395 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 154,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 151,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,603 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,695 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,694 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 109,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,955 miles

plastic covers fitted under car and engine

Fail 14 Mar 2016 92,955 miles

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

plastic covers fitted under car and engine

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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KM12 WUU is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KM12 WUU, 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 KM12 WUU registered?

KM12 WUU is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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