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KN12 OMT

2012 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,438 mi
Last recorded48,438 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 OMT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 48,438 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 48,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 43,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 41,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,487 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion build up on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 33,824 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 31,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 29,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,429 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 23,429 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,808 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 29 May 2015 19,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,374 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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KN12 OMT is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KN12 OMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 OMT registered?

KN12 OMT is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is KN12 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 OMT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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