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KN12 WKG

2012 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 WKG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 102,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 100,086 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall of n/s/f tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 98,164 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 96,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,510 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,934 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 57,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,873 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 WKG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WKG, 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 KN12 WKG registered?

KN12 WKG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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