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KN12 OMZ

2012 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,740 mi
Last recorded93,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,740 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steam inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,568 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

broken dipstick

Fail 6 Feb 2024 85,544 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

broken dipstick

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,908 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,744 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,731 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 12,452 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 OMZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

KN12 OMZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is KN12 OMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 OMZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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