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KN12 OMX

2012 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,271 mi
Last recorded47,271 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 OMX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 47,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 44,760 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front lower front arms/ bushes worn

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Front headlamp/water ingress

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 25 Mar 2025 44,760 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front lower front arms/ bushes worn

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Front headlamp/water ingress

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,209 miles

n/side head lamp as water inside

Fail 5 Mar 2024 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/side head lamp as water inside

Pass 28 Feb 2023 38,516 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 30,593 miles

Condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 30,398 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,198 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 30,198 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,304 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 29,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,602 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion on them

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,479 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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KN12 OMX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN12 OMX, 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 OMX registered?

KN12 OMX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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